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Frequently asked questions
Answers about the aid calendar, the guides, the get-started form and the optional reminder texts.
Are the dates on the Pellwyn calendar official deadlines?
No. Each entry describes how that part of the aid year usually goes and tells you where the official date is posted: studentaid.gov for federal dates, your state aid agency for state dates, and each college for its own.
Can Pellwyn file my FAFSA or check its status?
No. Only the student and contributors can file, by signing in at StudentAid.gov. We never ask for an FSA ID, a password or tax records, and we cannot see your file.
Is Pellwyn part of a college or the federal student aid office?
No. Pellwyn is an independent website run by The Nelson M Group LLC. It is not a school, a college or an aid office.
Which kinds of aid do the guides cover?
The FAFSA, Pell Grants, state and college grants, scholarships, and how to compare the grant money in college offers. We do not offer loans.
What does the get-started form ask for?
Your first and last name, where you are in the aid year and the topic you want to start with, plus a box agreeing to the Privacy Policy and Terms. Email, mobile number and ZIP code are optional. The aid calendar texts box is optional and unchecked.
Does the form need my mobile number?
Only when the aid calendar texts box is ticked, because the reminders need a number to go to. Without the box, you can leave the mobile field empty.
What will the reminder texts say?
Each reminder names a calendar entry, such as the opening of the FAFSA in the fall or the spring offer season, and links back to the calendar page. Each subscriber gets an identical message. Samples are on the Texts page.
How often will texts arrive, and what do they cost?
Message frequency varies, up to 8 messages per month. Msg & data rates may apply under your mobile plan.
How do I stop the texts?
Reply STOP to any reminder. You will receive one message confirming that you are unsubscribed and nothing after that. Reply HELP for help, or email us.
Is consent to texts required to use the site?
No. Every page is open to read without signing up, and consent is not a condition of any purchase. Nothing is sold on this site.
Will you sell or share my information?
Never sold. Mobile numbers and text consent are also never shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing. The Privacy Policy has the details.
Still stuck? Email support@pellwyn.com or see the contact page.