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To be considered for all types of need-based financial
assistance at Methodist University, you must first complete
a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). The best and fastest way to
apply is online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
If you do not have Internet access, please contact our Financial
Aid Office (800.488.7110) to request a paper application.
The Methodist University Title
IV School Code is 002946.
To complete the FAFSA online, follow
these simple steps:
GET A PIN – To sign
your FAFSA electronically, you need to apply for a PIN at
www.pin.ed.gov.
With a PIN, you can check the results of your processed
FAFSA, correct errors, print a copy of your Student Aid
Report (FAFSA results), and complete your renewal FAFSA
next year. You can register for a PIN at any time and should
keep this information confidential and secure. It usually
takes 3-5 days for the PIN to be sent electronically.
PRINT THE PRE-APPLICATION WORKSHEET
– After January 1, when FAFSA for the upcoming academic
year is available online, you can print this worksheet from
the FAFSA website. It will help you get organized and will
make completing the FAFSA much easier and quicker.
SELECT “FILL OUT A FAFSA”
FROM THE FAFSA WEBSITE – Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the FAFSA. Utilize the built-in
help features such as the “Chat” and “Need
Help With This Page?” links, or call a Customer Service
Representative at 800.433.3243 if you have problems. It
is recommended that you have completed tax information from
the previous fiscal year (1040, W-2 forms, etc.) prior to
completing the financial sections of the FAFSA.
SAVE YOUR FAFSA OFTEN
– By utilizing the “Save” button at the
bottom of the screen, you can return to your FAFSA if you
should lose your internet connection.
PRINT EVERY PAGE YOU ARE INSTRUCTED
TO PRINT – These pages are important to keep
as records should you have any questions or concerns regarding
your FAFSA form. Be certain to print the FAFSA Summary Page
and the FAFSA Confirmation Page.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
– The online FAFSA is usually processed within one
week (4-6 weeks for the paper version) and results are sent
directly to you and each college and university you list
on the FAFSA. Within 2-3 weeks of our receipt of your processed
FAFSA, you will receive either a financial aid award letter
detailing the financial aid available for the upcoming year/semester
or a request for additional information to complete the
financial aid process.
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