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Alabama FAST Social Media Graphics
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These graphics are a part of the Alabama FAST: FAFSA Application Survival Toolkit. For more information, visit aces.edu/FAFSA.
FAFSA Social Media Graphics
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 | Plan ahead. Completing the annual FAFSA process can take 30 minutes or less for filers who plan ahead. FAFSA Financial Aid Timeline Plan Ahead > Complete the FAFSA Form > Review Award Offer & Accept Award > Renew & Repay | JPG |
 | Alabama FAST: FAFSA Application Survival Toolkit
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 | Apply Today $120+ billion awarded to college students each year through FAFSA. Grants Scholarships Work-Study Loans | JPG |
 | Don’t miss out on free money. Not all student financial aid requires repayment. | JPG |
FAFSA Myth Busters Social Media Graphics
| Graphic | Myth | Fact | Download |
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 | FAFSA is for low-income families. | You do not have to have a low income to qualify for FAFSA. Households with incomes more than $200,000 could qualify for some forms of aid. | JPG |
 | FAFSA is only for federal grants and scholarships. | Grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study are available via the FAFSA process. Federal loans through FAFSA are low interest.You automatically qualify for these loans by completing FAFSA. | JPG |
 | FAFSA is not for students who work to pay for school. | Many work-study jobs on college and university campuses require completion of FAFSA to qualify for employment. | JPG |
 | FAFSA is only for those who want need-based scholarships. | Many merit-based scholarships also require completion of FAFSA to determine a student’s scholarship amount. | JPG |
 | FAFSA is only for students who plan to pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree. | Students who are enrolled in or plan to pursue a career or technical education at a community college or other training program are eligible for need-based Pell Grants, federal student loans, and more by completing FAFSA. | JPG |
Portia Johnson, Extension Specialist, Assistant Professor, Auburn University; Kassandra Ross, Clinical Instructor of Marketing, University of Alabama; Emily Hines, Regional Extension Agent, Auburn University
New July 2022, Alabama FAST Social Media Graphics, FCS-2668