Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

To apply for federal financial aid, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Find out how to complete the form and other key information you need to know.

Senior Year: Financial Aid Checklist

To make the financial aid process as easy as possible and ensure you maximize your financial aid opportunities, it’s helpful to know what steps you should take, and when. Use the timeline as a guide to apply for financial aid during your senior year of high school.

FAFSA Tips for the Class of 2025

If you’re a student in the class of 2025 and planning to attend college in the fall after you graduate, you’ll likely complete the FAFSA fall of 2024 or early winter of 2025. Here are four steps to take now to prepare you for the upcoming FAFSA application.

What is a FSA (Federal Student Aid) ID?

As you prepare to fill out the FAFSA, one of the first things you need to do is create an FSA ID. This is an account username and password for students and parents to access the FAFSA and sign the application electronically.

How to Complete the FAFSA

To apply for federal financial aid, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Find out how to complete the form and other key information you need to know at the links below.

Financial Aid Glossary: Learn the Lingo

FAFSA, net price, priority date—you may come across some unfamiliar terms as you start looking into and applying for financial aid. Here’s a glossary to help you make sense of it all.

Frequently Asked Questions About the FAFSA

Review frequently asked questions to help you prepare for completing your FAFSA application for federal financial aid, grants, and scholarships.