What is a FAFSA?
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available from any high school, community college or university. The FAFSA application is considered for federal and state grants, federal and state work-study programs and federal loans. *Please note all information is subject to change without notice.
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is the application form that is required before you can receive any form of federal financial aid. You can use either the paper FAFSA or you can file on the Web electronically. The FAFSA asks several questions about family finances and you list your college choices. You can get a copy of the FAFSA from any high school or college. Even if you won’t be going to college for a while, you might want to get a FAFSA to see what types of questions are asked. If you are planning to go to college in the next academic year, get a FAFSA right away!
Filling out the FAFSA, also known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the main form that must be submitted to be considered for all forms of financial aid, including federal and state grants, student loans, federal work-study and consideration for some scholarships. For dependent students, filing the FAFSA is a collaborative effort between you and your parent(s), as both provide information to complete the application.
