10 FAFSA Facts Visualized [Infographic]

· Financial Aid

Published February 2015. Financial aid and student loan rules change often, so some details may be out of date. Ask us about your situation.

It’s FAFSA season–and if you haven’t completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, now’s the time to do it.

This new infographic from CampusLogic shows some interesting facts about the FAFSA that might surprise you.

Completing the FAFSA

For example, did you know that the average time to complete the form is just 20 minutes?

Completion times have been decreasing for years as the form gets simpler and easier to fill out. This is down from nearly 32 minutes in 2010-11.

The infographic includes some other interesting facts, including the state with the most applications (California) and the percentages of families who say their Expected Family Contributions increase, decrease, and stay the same.

Check out the infographic below for more facts about the FAFSA. And if you need help completing the form or applying for financial aid, check out our tips, call us at 716.745.7286 or contact us using this form.