FAFSA Information

What is FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?

FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is a crucial step in the college application process. It is a free, online form that students and their families complete to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs, including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. FAFSA is a gateway to securing financial assistance for higher education, and it's essential for all students, regardless of their family's income. Make sure to complete your FAFSA application to access the financial resources that can help make your college dreams a reality.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA Form will be available December 31st 2023

Important Links

Federal Student Aid
Apply For FAFSA
Virtual Financial Aid Presentations
Federal Financial Aid Virtual Bootcamp
Facebook - Federal Student Aid
Instagram - Federal Student Aid
YouTube - Federal Student Aid

Required Documents

✔ Student's Social Security Number

✔ Parents' Social Security Number

✔ Driver's License Number

✔ Alien Registration Number (If you are Not a U.S. citizen)

✔ Federal tax information, tax documents, or tax returns, including IRS W-2 information

✔ Records of Untaxed Income

✔ Information on Cash

Tips, Tricks, and Resources

What Is FAFSA?

What’s Changed for the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form?

How to Fill Out the FAFSA Form:

How to Create an FSA ID:

Step-by-Step Guide to FAFSA

1. Create an Account Federal Student Aid "FSA" ID

An FSA ID is a username and password you use on Federal Student Aid websites such as fafsa.gov and StudentLoans.gov. If you or your child are considered a dependent student, two unique FSA IDs are needed to complete the FAFSA form online:

  • Parent’s FSA ID

  • Student’s FSA ID

You and your child should create your FSA IDs now here. Your FSA ID serves as your legal electronic signature.

We encourage both child and parent to complete FAFSA together as it requires information from both.

2. Start the FAFSA Form at FAFSA.Gov

Go to fafsa.gov and click “Start A New FAFSA.”

3. Fill Out the Student Demographics Section

Enter basic demographic information about yourself or your child. Make sure you enter you or your child’s personal information exactly as it appears on the applicant’s Social Security card.

4. List the Schools to Which You Want Your FAFSA Information Sent

In the School Selection section, add the schools you want to receive your information or your child’s information. You can add up to 10 schools at a time.

4. List the Schools to Which You Want Your FAFSA Information Sent

In the School Selection section, add the schools you want to receive your information or your child’s information. You can add up to 10 schools at a time.

5. Answer the Dependency Status Questions

In this section, you’ll be asked a series of specific questions to determine whether or not your or your child is required to provide parental information on the FAFSA form.

6. Fill Out the Parent Demographics Section

This is where parents’ demographic information is provided.

7. Supply Your Financial Information

In this section, you’ll first be asked to provide parent financial information. This step is simple if you use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT), which returned with the 2018–19 FAFSA form on Oct. 1, 2017, with additional security and privacy protections added.

8. Sign Your or Your Child's FAFSA Form

You’re not finished with the FAFSA form until you and your child sign it. The easiest way to sign your child’s FAFSA form is online with your FSA ID. If your child is not present, after you sign your child’s FAFSA form with your FSA ID, save and exit the application and instruct your child to log into fafsa.gov to sign and submit his or her FAFSA form.

Getting Help

If you need help filling out the FAFSA form, use these free tools:

  • In the online FAFSA form, select the white question mark icon next to a FAFSA question to view a “tool tip” that provides information about how to answer that question.

  • You can visit the “FAFSA Help” page, where you can view trending FAFSA topics, browse FAQs, search for more information, or select “Contact Us.”

  • Once you select “Contact Us,” you’ll have the option of emailing us with your question or, during business hours, chatting (in English or Spanish) with live technical support staff.

  • Contact the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend.

Important Terms

When filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), students may encounter various terms and concepts that are important to understand. Here's a list of important terms and their definitions: