Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee approval of partnership. Other factors may be taken into consideration when approving agencies for partnership. Examples of other factors include, but are not limited to: hours and frequency of distribution; whether the organization location is in an underserved area; the number of FSF PAs already operating in the area, and whether or not FSF partnership would duplicate services already provided. The completion of each step in the application process does not guarantee approval of partnership. The application process from start to finish, should take no more than 6 weeks. After attending orientation, prospective partners have a time frame to submit their application. From there, prospective agency site visits are conducted. Incomplete, or late applications will not be considered.