It’s going to be another busy week for me, but just wanted
to remind everyone to take some time out to fill out the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is the application that will qualify you for
student loans and grants once you start medical school. Even if you are not
enrolled in school, and do not currently hold an acceptance, still go ahead and
fill it out with the codes of the schools that you hope to attend. It can only
help you in the long run, and if you do not attend school in the fall there
will be no consequences to having filled it out.
Also, check with the schools that you plan on attending for
individual FAFSA requirements. Even if you are married, an older student, or have
children, some schools may still require your parents’ information for aid
consideration. I believe the majority of allopathic schools have this
requirement, but some osteopathic schools will allow you to leave out parent
information if you are over a certain age.
The application is really easy and only takes about 10-15
minutes to complete. It’s easier if you have already filed your taxes, because
you can transport the information directly from the IRS into your application.
The link can be found HERE.
Wishing everyone a very wonderful and productive week!
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