You will need your FSA ID if you plan on signing the FAFSA electronically. Whether you already have an FSA ID from a previously submitted FAFSA application, or you are new to filling out the FAFSA, you will need to go tothe Federal Student Aid website.If you do not have an FSA ID, ...
Now that you’ve submitted yourFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)to apply for federal student aid such asfederal grantsand loans, you may wonder what happens next and how to check your FAFSA®status. Continue reading as we answer questions you may have about your FAFSA®...
Ready to begin the FAFSA? Head over to the official FAFSA website: studentaid.gov. Don’t fall for websites that charge a fee to submit the form; as the name clearly states, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is entirely free, so only apply on the FAFSA’s...
Mistakes happen, and with so many people completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) every year, it’s not out of the question that filers will make errors or that the information they’ve supplied will change after they've submitted the application. After submitting you...
You can delete information entered in your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, by selecting the "Clear All" button at the bottom of the application. This works if you haven't submitted your application. Saved applications get deleted afte
Following arocky rolloutof the updated form last year, the department delayed the official opening of the 2025-26 application until Dec. 1, two months later than the standard Oct. 1 opening day. Continue Reading
Filling out the FAFSA is crucial for college-bound students, as it unlocks access to grants, work-study, and federal loans. Don’t miss your chance at financial aid—learn why the FAFSA matters, what it covers, and how to complete it to secure support fo
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 enacted changes in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, orFAFSA, to simplify the form. FAFSA simplification will not only make the form easier to fill out by eliminating two-thirds of the questions, but it will also affect the determination of...
To be eligible for a Pell Grant, students and their parents must fill out the government'sFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).1 The application, which can be completed online, asks a series of questions about the student's and parents' finances, in addition to other relevant in...
Step 1: Fill Out the FAFSA The first step in applying for student loans is to fill out the government'sFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA asks questions about the student's and parents' income, investments, and other relevant matters. Based on the information you ...