FAFSA and Bright Futures

You do NOT have to file your FAFSA before you fill out the Bright Futures application.  You will simply have to complete a FAFSA in order to get funding in the Fall from Bright Futures.  All seniors should be filling out the Bright Futures application now using the directions on this blog.  FAFSA can be filed later (but not MUCH later)  Priority funding from FAFSA is for financial aid filed before March 1st so don't delay.  File FAFSA with 2011 income estimates and correct it once your taxes are files.  Changes can be made later with no penalty. 

Students who will be attending the summer session at college must fill out TWO Fafsa forms:  one for 2012-2013 and one for 2011-2012 (using 2010 income tax forms)