How To Get FAFSA Form For Graduate Student Loan

By: maggie eliot

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Need to know how to get a FAFSA  form for graduate student loans? Grad school is expensive, but If you are eligible for federal government loans you should accept them instead of taking out a loan through a private bank. The interest rates on federal loans are generally much lower than those of private banks, and you are also able to defer payments on federal loans while you are still enrolled in school.

  1. Go to the FAFSA website to apply and fill out the FAFSA. This is the easiest way to get the FAFSA form. You just need to fill out the application and you will automatically be considered for grants and graduate student loans. Common graduate student loans include Stafford Loans and GradPlus loans.
  2. Fill out the FAFSA by hand. If you are seriously computer challenged, or you have qualms about having your personal information on the internet, you can download the FAFSA form. A printable copy is also available, Your application will take more time to be reviewed and processed if you choose this method.
  3. Go to your school's financial aid office. All universities and colleges have financial aid offices. Your financial aid office will have paper copies of the FAFSA. They will usually have community computers in case you decide you would like to fill out the FAFSA form online. The financial aid specialists there can also help you with any questions you might have about filling out the FAFSA.

After filling out the FAFSA, you will be well on your way to hopefully receiving some sort of student loan.

Posted on: May. 07, 2010