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Re-applying

If you've completed your FAFSA and have already received your financial aid package, you're probably relieved to have that finished. Whether your package includes loans, scholarships, grants, work-study, or any combination of these, you need to do some work to maintain your financial aid.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
If you'd like to continue to receive financial aid after your first year of college, you must complete a renewal FAFSA each year you attend. This assures that the most accurate and up-to-date information is used to determine your award amount. The information used to determine your financial aid eligibility includes your financial need, student status, expected family contribution, and the availability of other types of aid.

The FAFSA renewal form is considerably shorter than the first-time application, and, like the original FAFSA, you can complete it online. You can file a renewal FAFSA as early as the January preceding the award year. You should receive a reminder via email or postal mail when it's time to complete the renewal FAFSA.

Keep in Touch
Staying in touch with the organizations that have contributed to your financial aid package is very important. You'll need to make sure you stay current with each organization's rules and regulations, deadlines, and other vital information. Keep separate files for each piece of financial aid you receive, with phone numbers and addresses of contact people.

Checking in with your financial aid office from time to time is also a good idea. They can help remind you of deadlines and other requirements and provide you with information about any new financial aid that might be available to you.

Grades Matter
Academic Competitiveness Grants and SMART Grants require a minimum 3.0 GPA. Many scholarships also require maintaining minimum GPAs. If you plan to reapply for any grants or scholarships you've received, or if you want to ensure you won't have to repay any award, study hard to meet the minimum qualifications you agreed to when accepting the money.