It’s important that every student applying to college fill out a FAFSA form. If you’re wavering, or if you assume you won’t qualify for any scholarship assistance it’s still a good idea to submit a FAFSA form. Let me list some of the reasons.
Many applicants to the most selective university programs share high grades, high test scores, solid recommendations and generous doses of community service and volunteer activities. Yet, if they want to set themselves apart from the pool of exceptional students, a significant research experience in STEM or the social sciences helps.