ExpressFAFSA™
ExpressFAFSA™ is so simple, you can do it yourself! Apply today!
Become a client of our ExpressFAFSA™ service and we’ll prepare, professionally review,
electronically submit and monitor your FAFSA application through to completion.
You’ll also be entitled to a whole year of assistance and advice from our Student
Aid Advisors. Don’t miss out on available financial aid due to errors, delays or
late FAFSA filings—our FAFSA preparation and submission service makes filing quick
and easy!
Using ExpressFAFSA™
Our ExpressFAFSA™ service is a convenient and smart way for students and parents
to complete the FAFSA. Simply follow the prompts and enter the requested information
on our secure online form. The form includes a built-in “help” feature, and if you
require additional assistance, you can always e-mail us or call to speak with one
of our Student Aid Advisors.
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Why Choose ExpressFAFSA™?
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It’s easy. Simply log in to our secure website and submit your information to us (in multiple sessions if necessary) by completing a user-friendly form. |
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It’s fast. Most applications can be prepared in about 30 minutes. |
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It’s reliable. Our experienced Student Aid Advisors understand the FAFSA and can guide you through complicated portions of the application, including sections on taxes, assets, non-traditional or divorced households, self-employment and other special situations. |
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It’s convenient. You can log in to our secure website to make updates and track your application status. |
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It’s accurate. A member of our Application Review and Processing Team will personally review your application prior to submission, helping to spot and resolve inconsistencies that otherwise may cause rejections, delays or loss of financial aid. |
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It’s affordable. All of our FAFSA preparation and submission services are reasonably priced and offer value to students and their parents. |
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ExpressFAFSA™: How It Works
Applying online is a convenient and smart way for students and parents to complete the FAFSA. Here’s how it works:
- Online Interview: You’ll submit your information to us by logging
in to our secure website and completing a simplified, user-friendly form. Be sure
to review the information on this page for an overview of what you can expect and
a list of information to have on hand when you begin. Don’t worry—if you need assistance,
you can e-mail us or call to speak with one of our Student Aid Advisors (see Support
Services below), and you can complete the application in multiple sessions by logging
out and back in again if necessary.
- Follow-up Discussion and/or E-mail Correspondence: We may contact
you by phone or e-mail to gather any additional or missing information needed to
complete your FAFSA.
- FAFSA Review: Once we have received all the necessary information
from you, your FAFSA will be compiled and reviewed for accuracy by a member of our
special Application Review and Processing Team.
- FAFSA Electronically Submitted: We electronically submit your FAFSA
directly to the federal processor, typically within 24 hours of finalizing your
application, or if you are applying prior to January 1st for the 2010-11 school
year, we will submit your FAFSA shortly after the federal processor begins accepting
applications in January.
- E-mail Notification: We will contact you by e-mail, typically within
24 hours of your providing us with the necessary information to prepare your FAFSA.
The e-mail(s) will notify you that your application has been completed and offer
instructions so that you may log in to your account under My FAFSA on our secure
website to review and track it online.
- Signature Page: Your e-mail will include a reminder to log in and
print your signature page (we can also mail this to you if you prefer). It is very
important that you sign the signature page and mail it to the federal processor
at the address specified.
IMPORTANT: Your FAFSA will not be considered “fully processed” until the signature
page is received. Any delay in sending your signature page may result in award delays
or denial of aid.
- FAFSAFirst™ Summary: If you complete your FAFSA form for the
following year before January 1st, you will be able to log in to your account and
view a personalized FAFSAFirst™ Summary. The FAFSAFirst™
Summary allows you another opportunity to review your FAFSA information before it is submitted
to the federal processor when they begin accepting applications in January. It also
includes a preliminary estimate of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
- FAFSA Monitoring: We'll track your FAFSA status daily until it
has been “fully processed” by the federal processor and made available to your school's
financial aid administrators, sending you a confirmation notice via e-mail. You
can also log in to your account and check your application status online at any
time.
- Renewal Reminders: Because students must submit a new FAFSA application
for each school year they attend, we will send e-mail notices in the fall reminding
you to renew your subscription for the coming school year.
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Support Services
Our comprehensive website contains a wealth of information on the FAFSA and applying
for financial aid. Clients are often able to find answers to many of their questions
simply by browsing our site. However, if you have specific or unanswered questions
about your FAFSA or need assistance, our professional Student Aid Advisors are available
to assist you.
By E-mail:
When you e-mail us at clientservice@FAFSA.com,
one of the experienced Student Aid Advisors on our support team will respond
to you as soon as possible—typically within 1-24 hours.
By Phone:
If you have questions or need assistance and would like to speak with a Student
Aid Advisor, you may call us during regular business hours at
1.866.550.5120.
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Know Your Dependency Status
If you are a dependent student, you’ll need to provide information on your parents’
income and assets, as well as your own, in order for us to complete your FAFSA.
Click here to learn about dependency status.
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When You Apply
If you are a dependent student, it is often
helpful for both you and a custodial parent to complete the online form together,
as we’ll require information from both of you in order to complete your FAFSA.
If you and your parent are not available to complete the form together, you or your
parent can still use the ExpressFAFSA™ service. See Information Needed to Complete
Your FAFSA (below) for details on what information you’ll need to have
on hand when you begin.
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Information Needed to Complete Your FAFSA
The following is a list of information and documentation that you should have with
you when you apply. Taking a few minutes to gather the necessary information in
advance will expedite your application process and help us ensure the accuracy of
your FAFSA.
Student’s Information:
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Your Social Security Number (the most important item; please be sure it is correct) |
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Your date of birth (also critical as it cannot be corrected online) |
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Up to six college choices you’ll want your information sent to (federal college codes are helpful but not required) |
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Your driver’s license number |
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Your 2009 W-2 Forms and other records of monies earned, as well as your (and your spouse’s, if you are married) 2009 Federal Income Tax Return* |
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Most recent bank statements |
Parents’ Information (if you are a dependent student)*:
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Your parents’ full names, dates of birth and Social Security Numbers |
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Your parents’ 2009 Federal Income Tax Return |
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Amount of any 2009 untaxed income (such as child support, welfare benefits, tax-exempt interest income, Social Security benefits that were not taxed, contributions to a voluntary retirement program, tax-exempt interest income, Worker’s Compensation, etc.) |
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Most recent bank statements |
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Records to help you estimate the value of your investments (such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.) |
Contact Information:
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Telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for both you and your parents so that we may contact you regarding your application and send you application update notices and reminders |
*IMPORTANT: Because financial aid is often awarded on a first-come,
first-served basis, it is recommended that you submit your FAFSA application as
soon as possible after January 1st, or at least prior to your individual college
and state grant agencies’ financial aid deadlines or preferred filing dates. The
earlier you submit your FAFSA, the better your chances of receiving consideration
for the maximum amount of available financial aid for which you may be eligible.
If you or your parents have not yet received your W-2s, or have not yet completed
your Income Tax Returns, you may estimate your income. Later, you will have an opportunity
to make final income changes on your Student Aid Report (SAR), which you will receive
once your FAFSA has been processed.
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If You Need Assistance
If you cannot provide some of the information requested on the form or don’t know
how to answer a specific question, you can contact us by e-mail
(clientservice@FAFSA.com)
or by phone (1.866.550.5120) and one of our Student
Aid Advisors will assist you.
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Payment Options
FAFSA applications will not be electronically submitted to the federal processor until payment is received.
We accept the following payment methods:
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Credit Card: Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB |
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Debit Card: ATM card with a credit card logo |
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Check-by-Phone: Electronic check (ACH) payment using your bank’s routing number and your bank account number |
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Pricing
For a low service fee between $64.99 and $99.99, you get all the benefits of
our FAFSA preparation and student aid guidance service. Check out our
Pricing Packages to see what option suits
you best.
See how our service is rated by our clients and read genuine
client comments in our Client Feedback section.
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