Parents of seniors should be submitting their on-line financial aid applications (FAFSA) during this month. Remember: don't wait until you have completed your 2010 tax return, just use your 2009 tax return to estimate your FAFSA answers. After you have submitted your application there are a few other steps to take.
Next steps:
1. For California colleges you must submit an official Cal Grant GPA verification form. The form can be downloaded from the FAFSA website (www.fafsa.ed.gov) and completed and mailed by snail mail.
2. Check your email for a FAFSA confirmation. The confirmation has the directions for making any changes to the information you submitted.
3. Begin contacting the financial aid offices at the colleges to which you applied to determine the financial aid package each college can provide.
4. Compare the financial aid packages offered by each college to determine the best offer. Don't forget that you can negotiate for a better financial aid package by talking to the financial aid officer at the college.
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