FAFSA Information

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After you fill out your FAFSA application, you will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR). The response time and method vary depending whether you file online or by mail. We recommend filing online, as it is the quickest and most efficient way of applying.

The Federal Student Aid ID

All students applying for federal aid are encouraged to create and use a FSA ID, made up of a username and password. For more information about FSA IDs, go to StudentAid.gov/fsaid-id.
Information from the Student Aid Report (SAR), usually a 9 or 10 page report, that is required for the Phillips Scholarship is as follows:
  • Processing Results – which includes your EFC (Expected Family Contribution)
  • FAFSA Data – summarizing the information you submitted in your FAFSA application
  • School Information – includes college info
  • Financial Aid History – this is for college students only and summarizes all Federal Loans to date, this info will be blank for high school applicants

FAFSA Tips

For the most complete information regarding the FAFSA and SAR, please visit the FAFSA website.

Common questions about the FAFSA process.

Please note that we need all pages of your Student Aid Report. Problems? Email us at staff@spscholars.org.

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Sample Student Aid Report

View a sample electronic Student Aid Report (SAR).
To access your online SAR, follow these steps:
  • Have your FSA ID (username and password) available.
  • Go to the FAFSA home page and click “Login” under Returning User as a student.
  • Log into the system using student FSA ID Username and FSA Password, and the Two-Step Verification process.
  • You may be asked to confirm your Contact Information and Communications Preferences.
  • In the 2023-24 tab, scroll down and click on “View SAR”.
  • Find the most recent version of your SAR (top of list), click on “View SAR”.
  • At the top right of page, click on “Print SAR” and choose to Save as a PDF file, All pages.
  • Save the entire SAR to your computer as a PDF file. It is now ready to upload to the application.
Note: make sure you turn off pop-up blockers or allow the exception of fafsa.gov pop-ups for your browser.

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