The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the first step in the financial aid process. Use it to apply for federal student financial aid, such as the Pell Grant, student loans, and college work-study. In addition, most states and schools use FAFSA information to award their financial aid.
Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school. We consistently champion the promise of postsecondary education to all Americans—and its value to our society.
Federal Student Aid plays a central and essential role in supporting postsecondary education by providing money for college to eligible students and families. We partner with postsecondary schools, financial institutions and other participants in the Title IV student financial assistance programs to deliver services that help students and families who are paying for college.
Time Saving Suggestions:
Gather the documents you need.
Start with your Social Security Number, driver’s license, income tax returns, bank statements, and investment records.
Print a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet.
Write in your answers and gather your parents' information then transfer the data to FAFSA on the Web.
Plan how to sign your FAFSA.
Sign electronically with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or by mailing in a signature page.
Apply for a PIN now!
Speed up the process by signing your FAFSA electronically with your PIN. Your parent can sign electronically too.
Check your eligibility for federal student aid.
Note important deadlines.
To meet the Federal Student Aid deadline:
Apply as early as possible beginning January 1st of each year.
Schools and states have their own deadlines. Contact them for exact deadline dates.
Contact:
Toll Free: (800) 433-3243
Web site: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
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