Filling out the FAFSA® can feel confusing, particularly if you have separated or divorced parents and aren’t sure how to fill out certain fields on the form.
The FAFSA is the form that students need to fill out to apply for federal or state-based financial aid. The form uses your family's financial portfolio, including income, household size and total assets to determine your expected family contribution (EFC) — which in turn helps colleges assess...
As of Monday evening, the FAFSA is available for families to fill out 24/7, aside from when the site needs routine maintenance. It's a good idea to get your application in as soon as possible to make sure you meet any deadlines to qualify for aid and grants for the upcoming school ye...
Most families—regardless of how much they earn or have accumulated in assets—will find it useful to fill out the FAFSA. If it turns out that they are ineligible for free money in the form of grants or scholarships, they are still likely to be eligible for non-need-based aid in the f...
February 19, 2024 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 application process for federal student loans is separate from the private student loans application process, and the lending terms tend to differ between the two. You’ll need to fill out the FAFSA form, which is free and opens in October each year, in order to unlock federal student ...
For parents to electronically sign the FAFSA®, access information about your financial aid, and more, they will need to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID.
Compared to the FAFSA, the CSS Profile allows families to share more information about extenuating circumstances that may affect their ability to pay for college. Here's everything you need to know about the 2025-26 CSS Profile. » MORE:The 2025-26 FAFSA is now open. Fill it out ASAP ...
Students are required to fill out the CSS Profile, which several hundred schools and organizations use to ask for more in-depth student financial information than the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Another option is private scholarships. Nonprofit organization...
Also, if you can’t find all of this information at once, don’t worry. You can complete the FAFSA in multiple sessions, saving your progress as you go. 3. Fill Out the FAFSA Electronically Now that you have the information you need, it’s time to fill out the FAFSA. Unless you’...