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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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