Applying for Financial Aid - The College Quiz

There are 3 initial steps to apply for financial aid.

Create a Federal Student Aid Account (FSA ID)

This is the electronic signature for the FAFSA, Master Promissory Note, Loan Counseling, and your sign in to review your federal aid status and history.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

studentaid.gov

This is the application for Federal Aid Programs, such as, Pell Grant, Work Study, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunities Grant, and Federal Student Loans.

Apply for Arkansas State Aid (Arkansas Residents Only)

sams.adhe.edu

This is the application for Arkansas state aid programs, such as, Academic Challenge Scholarships, Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship, Arkansas Future Grant, and Arkansas Workforce Challenge.

Our "How to Pay for College" booklet is a great resource for helping students prepare for college and applying for financial aid.

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Question: Applying for Financial Aid

MULTIPLE CHOICE - What application is required to apply for Federal Student Aid?

Admission Application
*Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Arkansas State Aid Application
None of the above.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also referred to as the FAFSA, is the application for programs such as the Pell Grant, Student Loans, and Work Study. The FAFSA is also a requirement for state financial aid programs. The FAFSA opens each October 1 for the upcoming award year and you should apply annually. Remember, ASLA College Planning Services offers FREE help to Arkansas families to complete aid applications.

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