FAFSA: What is the "state application"?

sybbie719
Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:57:28 +0000

This process is not totally brand new, but FAFSA is now highlighting the link in hopes of streamlining the process so that families are applying for federal and state aid at the same time.

for example:
In NYS, you file the FAFSA for federal aid, then wait approximately 3 to 5 days for the info from FAFSA to transfer over and then fill out the application for TAP (NYS aid).

The state aid link at the end of the FAFSA will automatically transfer your information for federal aid, to the application for state aid. You only have one opportunity to do your state aid application at the same time you do the federal aid application.

Since OP is from California, the link will allow him to file the Calgrant application at the same time he files for federal aid. Since he did not do this, he now has to file the Calgrant application if he wants to be considered for California state aid. He will probably have to wait a couple of days until his information is uploaded to the state system.