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Approximately four to six weeks after you submit the FAFSA form to the Department of Education, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR).
What is the SAR?
Review your SAR carefully
Correct erroneous data
Sending your SAR to more schools
A report that indicates your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) – the amount your family is expected to contribute to your college education. The EFC listed on your SAR will determine the amount of financial aid you will receive.
Each school listed on your FAFSA will also receive a copy of your SAR. The school’s Financial Aid Office will use the information contained in the SAR to determine your total financial aid package, including loan eligibility and Federal Work–Study qualification.
Once you have received your SAR, it is a good idea to check with the Financial Aid Office at the schools where you applied to ensure that they have all the documentation necessary to process your application for financial aid. Often, schools have their own forms and deadlines for applying for financial aid.
Review your SAR carefullyAs soon as your SAR arrives in the mail, you should carefully review the information for possible mistakes. Compare the information listed on the SAR to your copy of the FAFSA you submitted to make sure the information matches.
Correct erroneous dataIf you find incorrect information, there are three ways to correct it:
If you would like to send your SAR to more than the six schools provided on the FAFSA, there are several ways to accomplish this without spending more money:
