Why All Student-Athletes Should Fill Out the FAFSA
- Some coaches and athletic departments require that the FAFSA be completed by ALL student-athletes.
- Coaches and athletic departments are trying to stretch their scholarship allotments for each sport as far as possible.
- Having their athletes qualify for other types of scholarships and aid assistance that might be available is a way for them to do this.
- That’s true in any year, but even more true now with loss of revenue and fewer donations from alumni at many colleges and universities due to the pandemic.
- Furthermore, to maximize their financial aid “reach” some colleges have policies that prohibit ALL students (not just athletes) from accepting more than one scholarship or grant so that more students can receive financial assistance.