The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an annual form that students complete to determine how much money a college/university might give you!

FAFSA IS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE STARTING OCTOBER 1st
Meeting school and state deadlines can make a difference in the amount of aid a student receives

Based on the information you provide on the FAFSA, you may be offered grants, scholarships, work-study and low-interest student loans by the federal government, state government and your college or university. The greater your financial need, the more ‘free money’ you may receive.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO COMPLETE FAFSA

 To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will need:

• An FSA ID to sign electronically (for both you & parent) >> Create an FSA ID
• Your Social Security Number & Your Parent/Legal Guardian’s Social Security Number(s)
• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
• Your & your parent/legal guardian’s federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You (and/or your parents) may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
• A list of schools you are interested in attending

The US Department of Education gives more detailed information about the things you need to complete FAFSA.