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Students should file the FAFSA by the state filing deadline.* The FAFSA is used by many colleges, universities, and financial aid providers in the awarding of all types of financial aid, including student loans.

Even students who don't require financial assistance are advised to file the FAFSA each year, as having the FAFSA on file may protect students in the event of a significant change in their or their familiy's financial circumstances.

To file the FAFSA online, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.

*Important note: the Indiana state deadline for 2010 for receipt of the FAFSA is March 10th, 2010, which is much earlier than the federal deadline. After the state deadline, a student may still file a FAFSA, but the student won't be considered for state student assistance for the academic year. The FAFSA must be re-filed each year. Students should file the FAFSA as early in 2010 as their families have tax and financial information needed for the form. Even if such information is not available before the FAFSA deadline, students should file anyway before the deadline (and supply missing information later).