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Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?

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Host: Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?

Brad Barnett: Yeah, when you apply for admission to your university, it is a onetime deal, but when you apply for financial aid, it's a every single year. So, keep that in mind, the FAFSA form needs to be complete every year. In some situations you may also have to complete state application, scholarship applications, private aid applications yearly as well. So, you need to check with whoever is awarding you lowest funds to see if you have to apply again.

Expert: Brad Barnett

Brad received his Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Arkansas University, with a major in Psychology and a minor in Business. He furthered his education by graduating from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, specializing in Mental Health. He has been involved in the financial aid and/or rehabilitation More »