What happens if I apply for FAFSA? - Page 2

Originally Posted by dreamerhippie

Wrong, love. If he's got a citizen or PR co-signer, he's golden. Especially if his co-singer has an excellent credit score.

Originally Posted by dreamerhippie

^^^ Don't do what luvsherry did.

I swear, this particular manages to come up constantly in one way or another. I don't know what it is. I guess the fact that it's an intimidating form and it sounds scary. I have no idea. A long time ago, I too was kinda put off by it. Since then, I've managed to get over my fear and send one in. I'm hoping to apply for massive scholarships for next year.

Basic Knowledge 101: FAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Can you fill out and send in a FAFSA?

Yes. You file the paper version because the online version requires a SSN.

Are you eligible for any federal aid?

No. You clearly have to disqualify yourself from receiving any federal aid on the form itself. There is a checkbox you have to check. It's bad news bears if by some freak accident and/or gov't mistake you receive federal aid. DON'T TAKE IT. Not grants, not work study, nothing.

What is the purpose of filing a FAFSA if we don't qualify for federal aid?

The one form of aid that we are generally able to receive: scholarships. Private scholarships are immensely helpful in funding our education. Many scholarships are merit-based and most are need-based. The FAFSA is beneficial in that it shows if you have need or not. The trick is finding scholarships that don't require a SSN (if you don't have one) or legal presence.

Obviously, if you've disqualified yourself from federal aid, you're not going to be getting any help. However, the opportunity still exists for scholarships and/or private loans.

What happens if I file for FAFSA?

Nothing. If you've disqualified yourself and given true information, you have nothing to fear. Luvsherry gave falsified information and she's still here. What does that tell you?

Will I be denied every aid?

Well duh. As an undocumented student, you're not eligible for any federal aid.

Will there be some available?

No. See above.

Sonawabich, I hope that helps. If you have any more questions, try to use the search function to find them. If that doesn't work, I'll try to clarify. If you use the search function and you don't find anything and you ask me, I'll use the search function for you. If I don't find anything, I'll gladly answer. If I do find the answer, I'll shank you.

Stevie, don't be a bitch. You're not cute enough to make it work.

Originally Posted by buckminsterfullerene

I am facing the same problem I filled out the paper form, sent it in a couple weeks ago, have applied for a loan, been pre-approved, all the bank is waiting for is for the school to tell them how much to send.

The only problem is that apparently the school requires the FAFSA for that kind of loan in order to verify the financial information, and because it is a federal parent loan (parents are legal residents, and it was pre-approved without putting any wrong information and continued with the loan after consulting with various immigration lawyers). They do not have any options to submit the form to them or any alternatives.

The problem that I am facing is that FAFSA returned the paper application informing me that the SSN was not there and that I should put it and send the application back to them. I filled out the application as it was mentioned in the past, placed that I did not qualify for any federal aid, did not put an SSN. Just how it was mentioned by other people that managed to apply.

Now my question is... shall I use all zeroes and try again? Have any of you tried doing that? Those that managed to apply for the FAFSA, what did you guys put in the SSN field if you did not leave it blank?