FAFSA: Before or after funding decision?

[dcv2683]

Hi everyone,

 

I've been accepted to two graduate programs so far and they both told me they nominated me for fellowships/funding.

 

My question is: should I wait for their decision to make my FAFSA available to them? Are fellowships (inclusing diversity fellowships) considered independent of need?

 

Thanks!

Edited February 6, 2013 by dcv2683