Does anyone here lie on the FAFSA to get more financial aid?

Question

Do you lie about stuff like how much is in your savings or income so you have a better chance of getting more financial aid?

Answer 1

The financial aid office at all colleges are required by federal government guidelines to verify at random the information on your FAFSA. By that I mean that your file could be chosen to verify the information you have given on your FAFSA by providing tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs, etc. to verify whether or not you are "telling the truth".

Answer 2

When I complete the FAFSA I dont say I have money in my saving's account. However, as far as income goes, the Department of Education can find out how much you earned for the previous year. So, I suggest you be truthful about income. If you are looking for ways to increase your financial aid, apply for scholarships. I apply for ten scholarships a year and usually I receive at least six or seven. If you are interested I can email you a list of scholarships!
Tamanika

Answer 3

Hell no!!!! If you were caught that would be fraud. FAFSA is a federal agency therefore it would be a federal offense. Do you want to serve time in a federal prison where parole is not an option?

Answer 4

sorry to say but that was a dumb *** question I dont think u even meant to ask that so u should have already erased it by the time I finshed my answer

think about it FEDERAL APPLICATION for Student Aid??? How can u lie on your own tax info which is audited by IRS

Answer 5

No. This is the government. Its not a good idea to lie on government documents.

Answer 6

First of all, if people did that, why would they bare their soul to you? You must be desperate for questions.