FAFSA?

[TITX]

Do graduate students apply for the FAFSA or is that just for undergrads? Any info is appreciated..

[Bopie5]

I have this exact same question! The UC Davis app told me to do the FAFSA, but otherwise, I haven't heard anything about it...

[csot]

Yes, graduate students should fill out the FAFSA. It's possible that you may qualify for certain grants, and if necessary, be eligible for loans. You don't have to accept any money that you don't want/need.

[bloome]

Yes! all of the schools I've heard from have suggested filling out FAFSA asap 

[virusologii]

Does that apply to funded PhD students as well? If so, what is the application deadline?

[Teaching Faculty Wannabe]

1 hour ago, virusologii said:

Does that apply to funded PhD students as well? If so, what is the application deadline?

I think so. Of course, you have to report your funding through your tax returns, which will determine how much financial aid you can get. The deadline application depends on the state and university you are at. They can be two different deadlines. You can look up the state deadline on the FSA website and the university one on its financial aid office website. 

 

Important for everyone: Also, the order of the schools you put on your FAFSA can affect the aid you get! Look up if the schools are you applying to have a specific order they want it in. 

Edited January 13, 2019 by Moods