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How and When to Apply for TOPS

To apply for TOPS, the student should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  The FAFSA must be completed by students who are seeking other forms of financial aid in addition to TOPS.

Or, the student could complete the TOPS On-line Application located at the TOPS Portal, but only if the student can certify that they do not qualify for federal grant aid.  In the event of a budget shortfall, students completing the TOPS On-line Application in lieu of the FAFSA will be the first to lose their TOPS award.