Correct the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Visit the federal website (www.fafsaontheweb.com) to make corrections to the FAFSA. Enter the school code for the new institution even if that means deleting a previous entry. A database of all eligible schools is provided. This will allow the new institution to receive the FAFSA information electronically and have access to that information upon enrollment.
Enroll in the school to which you intend to transfer. Most institutions of higher learning require a completed application, official high school transcripts or equivalency reports, and scores from recent standardized tests along with portfolios, interviews and auditions. Applications include personal information and possibly even essay requirements. It is standard procedure for schools to award financial aid packages only to those students who have submitted a complete application and withhold any aid until full enrollment is achieved.
Complete any institution-specific forms required for requesting grants and all other offerings of financial assistance. Some college and career school financial aid offices require a completed request form that is specific to that school. It is also important to note that some private schools require the CSS Profile form, which is more in-depth than the FAFSA and could include a section specific to the school. This could possibly include a change or addition of a school code.