Education 6 Common FAFSA Mistakes [Infographic] Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by Published Mar 4, 2014 - [Updated Jul 22, 2019] 0 min read It may seem like you have plenty of time to file your FAFSA, but students can miss out on a lot of potential aid if they don’t file soon. One of the biggest mistakes can be procrastinating on your taxes because your taxes need to be finished before you can complete your FAFSA. Let’s take a look at the 6 common FAFSA mistakes to make sure you avoid them when filing this year. <a href="http://images.blog.turbotax.intuit.com/swf/FAFSA.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img decoding="async" src="http://images.blog.turbotax.intuit.com/swf/FAFSA.jpg" alt="tax tips infographic" width="500"><br>Brought to you by </a><a href="http://www.turbotax.com" target="_blank">TurboTax.com</a> Previous Post Affordable Care Act Update: New Hardship Exemption Announced Next Post Two-Year Extension on Health Plans Not Meeting New Law Standards Written by More from 2 responses to “6 Common FAFSA Mistakes [Infographic]” Great info! So many families assume they won’t get any financial aid and skip the FAFSA. BIG mistake! Even low income loans can help and they won’t be offered to students who do not bother to file a FAFSA. Reply […] also marks FAFSA season as families are filling them out in hopes of getting financial aid. With that in mind, I […] Reply Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Tax Tips TurboTax Up to 5-Day Early Refund Option: What You Need to Know Tax Help How to File a Business Tax Extension: Deadlines, Forms, and Penalties Tax Tips The White Lotus Tax Lessons: Navigating Gift Taxes, Lump Sum Payouts, Hush Money, and the IRS Tax Questions What Day Are Taxes Due? April 15! How to File for a Tax Extension or Pay Taxes Online Tax Questions What Happens If You File Your Taxes Wrong? Late Filing Penalties, Interest, and More Tax Questions What’s Tax Deductible? A Guide to Mortgage Interest, Long-Term Care, Funeral Expenses, Student Loans, and Roth IRA Contributions Tax Questions Is it Better to Get Your Taxes Done or Do Them Yourself? (And Other Tax Questions Answered) Tax Forms What is a 1099-K Form? How to Report Payments on Your Tax Return (2024) Tax Forms What is a 1099 Form? A Guide to Understanding Your Tax Obligations Income Tax by State Wisconsin State Income Tax in 2025: A Guide
Great info! So many families assume they won’t get any financial aid and skip the FAFSA. BIG mistake! Even low income loans can help and they won’t be offered to students who do not bother to file a FAFSA. Reply
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