Question: I submitted a FAFSA application online because i was running out of time for the missouri deadline, and i will definitely need federal help paying for art school. Anyway, i was just wondering how it took to process, I had assumed it was basically instant, or at least the same day, but you cant even check its status for a week so I'm getting nervous.
Answer: They usually respond within a couple of days telling you what your EFC (expected family contribution) is. Then it usually takes a couple of months to find out exactly what you're going to receive. I submitted mine in March and won't find out how much I'll get until May. But if you have a low EFC then you're most likely going to get a lot of aid. Mine was zero last year and I got $9500 in aid! Good Luck.
Others:
About a week for the school to receive the information.