How to Apply for College Grants

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There "is" a magic bullet for getting Grants for College it is called FAFSA on the web. There is a FREE version and a version that they want you to pay for. There is NO difference so I always use the FREE one.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Social Security Number
Drivers License
Income tax Return (2)yr.
Any other Income Info.
Computer
Internet Access

Step1

Assemble all necessary documents listed under items you will need.

Step2

Go to : www.pin.ed.gov
Apply for your pin # and wait for it to come to you to actually formally apply ..... because you will need it in order to electronically sign your application.

Step3

Now you have that out of the way, you can still learn a lot by playing with the site until your password comes in,also,there are other ways of applying without a password. You can also print out the completed application and physically sign it.
Go to:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm

Step4

On the left side of your screen you will see a list...scroll down to :
Filling out the FAFSA CLICK ON IT.

Step5

On the right side of your scren is the # 2. This is where you start and just follow directions.
Don't be afraid of this site,it is very user friendly......and quite forgiving.

Tips & Warnings

There is a part that is kinda tricky, in which they ask about your parents income and information. If you are an Independent Student just opt out of that section.