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Common Errors

Avoid common mistakes made by others filling out the FAFSA.

Students often make four critical errors when applying for financial aid.

• Incomplete applications (e.g., no signature).
• Typos (e.g., transposing numbers, decimal point errors).
• Missed deadlines.
• Missing supplemental applications or documents.

Students should be encouraged to check and double check that they have submitted all required forms.