FAFSA Resources
Notre Dame of Maryland University FAFSA school code: 002065
FAFSA Verification: Don't Panic and Don't Wait
This resource provides simple steps for students selected for the FAFSA verification process.
Apples to Apples: 3 Steps to Finding the Best College Deal
This worksheet helps students calculate cost and compare colleges they're most interested in.
Parent PLUS Loans: Are They Right for You?
This resource offers a quick overview of PLUS loans, so students can decide whether they're a a good option for them and their families.
FAFSA Facts and Fiction: Get the Truth - and the Money You Need for College
This guide addresses the most common barriers to filing the FAFSA, especially for low-income students.
Six Items and 22 Minutes: All You Need to Fill out the FAFSA
This resource addresses the misconception that the FAFSA takes a long time to complete and requires documentation that is difficult to access.
Financial Aid Vocab Cheat Sheet
This glossary explains common acronyms and terms in the financial aid process.
A Second Look: Appealing Your Aid Award When Family Finances Shift
This guide addresses the professional judgment/special circumstances appeal process and how to indicate on the FAFSA that a parent is unemployed.
The FAFSA: The Most Important Financial Aid Form You’ll Ever Fill Out
This comprehensive resource incorporates elements featured in the previous guides, including a section on where to get help filing the FAFSA.