A new FAFSA is available each year. You must fill out a new FAFSA each year to get aid. While all students are encouraged to submit a FAFSA, the FAFSA is not required for general university scholarships or state scholarships.
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Your Federal Student Aid ID is a username and password that lets you see your FAFSA records and sign your FAFSA online. Keep track of your username and password. Store it in a secure location. You will use the same FSA ID every year you apply for aid. Only one FSA ID and FAFSA application are needed per student, even if you are applying to more than one school.
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The FAFSA is free and available online at StudentAid.gov. You can turn it in any time after Oct. 1 each year you want aid. As you do your FAFSA, take time to read all instructions carefully and be as accurate as possible. The FAFSA is needed for most types aid such as:
South Carolina Need-Based Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
Nursing Student Loans, Scholarships and Grants
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan
Health Professions Loans, Scholarships and Grants
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Work-Study
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
Federal TEACH Grant
Some Private Loans, Grants or Scholarship Programs