just cause, i got my fin. aid packet about a week or so after i applied to fafsa. I did that about a week after I got accepted. I got the same deal as loner, exact numbers, haha. now, nursin09student, question for you. Did you apply for loans and or fafsa twice?? I made a ton of phone calls this morning but still feel confused. thank god my mom understands this stuff, and thank god for you guys! this is what I think is correct, but really don't know: we apply to fafsa twice, and when we initially apply for a private loan, we apply for only what we need now??? or the whole thing all at once?? can you please help me?! thanks:no: