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.
College students need all the financial help them can get - that's whyevery college student and prospective college student needs to fill out the FAFSA! Even if you think you have enough money to pay for college, you should fill out aFree Application forFederal Student Aid(FAFSA)to avoid mi...
Have a court-ordered legal guardian Have children or dependents and provide more than half of their support Unaccompanied youth who is homelessWhat do l need to fill out the FAFSA?Here’s what you need to complete your FAFSA if you’re a dependent student:Your...
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, ...
This is part of an effort to make the FAFSA easier to fill out and accessible to more students. And the FAFSA considers several other factors along with income, so even if you think your family makes “too much money” to qualify for aid, you should always apply. After ...
1. File the FAFSA The FAFSA is a prerequisite for getting the low-cost federal education loans. If you want your child to be eligible for these loans, the only way to do that is to file the FAFSA. There are only two scenarios when you don’t need to file the FAFSA: “If you’ve...
Once you’ve submitted your FAFSA®, you may be wondering how you can view the status of your application. Continue reading to learn more.
Preparing To Apply for Federal Student Aid Collecting all your documents and information ahead of time can make it easier to fill out the FAFSA. If you’re submitting this form for the first time, you need to create an FSA ID account. To file a FAFSA renewal, you must be able to log...
If one parent has died, there’s no way to use their income whencompleting the FAFSA. When completing your form, you’ll fill out the parental information for only the surviving parent. Do not report any financial information for your deceased parent, even if they’ve recently passed away....
Many students are eligible for loans and grants, reducing the out-of-pocket cost of college per year. However, the student needs to fill out the FAFSA form to become eligible for financial aid. The form may seem intimidating, but don’t worry. Keep reading and we’ll tell you everything...