To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study, and loans, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school.

In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.

Here you will find resources on how and where to complete you FAFSA.

Use the FAFSAchecklist to gather all the information you will need.

Use the 2021-22-fafsa-worksheet to preview the questions that you may be asked while completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.