If you’re filing the FAFSA® as a dependent student, you’ll need to include information about at least one of your parents for your application to be processed.
The earlier a student submits the FAFSA the better. Schools have a limited amount of money to give out, so the sooner you submit your application, the better chance you have of receiving help. Filling out and submitting the FAFSA is free — so don’t let a scammer try to tell you oth...