The most important first step to apply for financial aid is to submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online, and make sure you add Goucher College to your list of schools. Our federal school code is 002073.
Your individual process and timeline will depend on which type of student you are:
The FAFSA Simplification Act was passed by Congress in 2020 and marks a significant overhaul of the processes and systems used to award federal student aid. Included in the overhaul are changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as well as the need analysis formulas that determine federal aid eligibility. There are also changes to terminology and policies and procedure changes for institutions that participate in federal student aid programs.
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