MAKAYLA MARTINEZ | The Signpost
18 | MyWeberMedia.com | September 28, 2021
By JOSHUA KAMP Section Editor
Each school year, college students look for new ways to pay for their college tuition. One of these ways is the Free Application for Student Aid. The application allows students to receive student loans from the government for the purpose of paying their tuition and expenses. For new students, it is a step that can relieve some financial uncertainty and shine light on the path to starting college. The FAFSA is a form that the government uses to determine a student’s eligibility to receive student loans. There is no fee, and eligible students are granted the ability to borrow money from the federal government for each semester they attend college. The process can be done entirely online at
Students can qualify for specialized scholarships after filling out the FAFSA. The specialized scholarship application also allows students to gain more finances.
the FAFSA website, studentaid.gov. New users will create an account, which streamlines the process of returning to complete the FAFSA annually. A personal account includes many details about current loan status and how to find help and resources. The student aid website will also save progress as the form is completed in case of interruption. The website gives clear instructions on how to best fill out each part of the form. Items to have on hand during the process are your social security number, driver’s license number or alien registration number, if not a U.S. citizen. It is important to note that choosing a college is a vital step before completing this form as it asks which college students plan to send student loans to. Most applicants will also need tax information, such as a W-2 form from an employer, as well as spouse or parent tax info depending on the student. Many young students are claimed
