Am I doing alright?
I have a financial aid appointment scheduled for March 11, and I need to create a FAFSA account, as well as complete the financial aid forms for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 school years, along with a federal loan application.
How long does it typically take to set up a FAFSA account and finish the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial aid forms, as well as the federal loan application?
I’m quite busy over the next few days and would like to know if I’ll have enough time to get everything done or if I’ll need to postpone some important errands.
Apologies for any errors in my English; it’s not my first language. Thank you!
You’re doing great, and your English is perfectly understandable! Creating a FAFSA account typically takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how familiar you are with the information you need to provide. After that, completing the FAFSA forms for both the 24/25 and 25/26 school years can take another 1 to 2 hours, especially if you need to gather documents like tax returns and other financial information.
The federal loan application is usually part of the FAFSA process, so it might be covered in the time you spend on the FAFSA itself. In total, you might want to budget around 2 to 4 hours to complete everything, assuming you have all your information on hand.
If you’re really busy, you can tackle it in chunks. Just make sure to set aside some time before your appointment on March 11 to finish everything. Good luck, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have more questions!