Application and Verification Guide
Posted Date May 22, 2020 Volume Application and Verification Guide The Application and Verification Guide is presented as a master PDF file, comprised of a table of contents and chapters, followed by separate PDF files for each chapter of the volume. Look right to see all the hyperlinked titles for each chapter (listed as attachments). Opening the PDF files requires version 4.0 or greater of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
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Volume 1 - Student Eligibility
Posted Date July 20, 2020 Volume Volume 1 - Student Eligibility Volume 1 of the 2020-2021 Federal Student Aid Handbook is presented as a master PDF file, comprising of a table of contents and chapters, followed by separate PDF files for each chapter of the volume. Look right to see all the hyperlinked titles for each chapter (listed as attachments). Opening the PDF files requires version 4.0 or greater of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
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Volume 2 – School Eligibility and Operations
Posted Date February 25, 2021 Volume Volume 2 – School Eligibility and Operations Volume 2 of the 2020-2021 Federal Student Aid Handbook is presented as a master PDF file, comprising of a table of contents and chapters, followed by separate PDF files for each chapter of the volume. Look right to see all the hyperlinked titles for each chapter (listed as attachments). Opening the PDF files requires version 4.0 or greater of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
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Volume 3 – Calculating Awards & Packaging
Posted Date February 04, 2021 Volume Volume 3 – Calculating Awards & Packaging Volume 3 of the 2020-2021 Federal Student Aid Handbook is presented as a master PDF file, comprising of a table of contents and chapters, followed by separate PDF files for each chapter of the volume. Look right to see all the hyperlinked titles for each chapter (listed as attachments). Opening the PDF files requires version 4.0 or greater of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
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Volume 4 – Processing Aid and Managing FSA Funds
Posted Date August 27, 2020 Volume Volume 4 – Processing Aid and Managing FSA Funds Volume 4 of the 2020-2021 Federal Student Aid Handbook is presented as a master PDF file, comprising of a table of contents and chapters, followed by separate PDF files for each chapter of the volume and two appendices. Look right to see all the hyperlinked titles for each chapter and appendix (listed as attachments). Opening the PDF files requires version 4.0 or greater of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
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Volume 5 - Withdrawals and the Return of Title IV Funds
Posted Date July 27, 2020 Volume Volume 5 - Withdrawals and the Return of Title IV Funds Volume 5 of the 2020-2021 Federal Student Aid Handbook is presented as a master PDF file, comprising of a table of contents and chapters, followed by separate PDF files for each chapter of the volume. Look right to see all the hyperlinked titles for each chapter (listed as attachments). Opening the PDF files requires version 4.0 or greater of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
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Volume 6 – The Campus-Based Programs
Posted Date November 20, 2020 Volume Volume 6 – The Campus-Based Programs Volume 6 of the 2020-2021 Federal Student Aid Handbook is presented as a master PDF file, comprising of a table of contents and chapters, followed by separate PDF files for each chapter of the volume. Look right to see all the hyperlinked titles for each chapter (listed as attachments). Opening the PDF files requires version 4.0 or greater of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
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Federal Student Aid Handbook Errata and Updates
The errata and updates below are items that were amended after the initial PDF files were posted to the Web. For questions about the Handbook contents, you can contact the Schools Publications staff at: fsaschoolspubs@ed.gov.
Application and Verification Guide
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Updated Files Posted June 12, 2020 |
We changed the section heading to "Individuals who can’t get a VNF letter." View the change. |
Chapter 4, P. AVG-98 |
Updated Files Posted June 12, 2020 |
We removed the last sentence on the page because it referenced outdated guidance regarding the use of professional judgment for persons receiving unemployment benefits. |
Chapter 5, P. AVG-125 |
Volume 1 - Student Eligibility
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Updated Files Posted October 5, 2020 |
Under the heading "SAP new/conflicting information requirements," we clarified the requirements for when a school may recalculate a student’s prior SAP evaluation and disburse Title IV aid based on grade changes. View the change. |
Chapter 1, P. 1-22 |
Appendices A-G
Posted Date February 26, 2021 Volume Volume Appendices A-G [2020-2021 Federal Student Aid Handbook] Appendices A-G of the 2020-2021 Federal Student Aid Handbook are presented as separate PDF files for each Appendix. Opening the PDF files requires version 4.0 or greater of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
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