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studentaid.gov is your link to applying for TOPS, Pell Grants or other government financial aid for college
Preparing for completing the FAFSA
Step #1: Make an FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov
The student and parent each need to make their own FSA ID
Step#2: Complete 2025-2026 FAFSA at fafsa.gov
You may need 2023 family income & tax information to complete
Once FAFSA is submitted --> send your confirmation email to your counselor
Step#3: Register/Apply for Scholarships!!!
Links for FAFSA Help:
Official FAFSA Website: Federal Student Aid
LA Dept of Ed financial aid site: Funding My Future
Video: Types of Federal Student Aid
Video: Filling Out the FAFSA
Video: After the FAFSA
FAFSA information for Non-Citizens
ASK LeLa: Louisiana's Non-Profit Resource for FAFSA Completion and College Access
BIG future: CollegeBoard's guide to paying for college
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (losfa) now has LEX -- a chatbot to assist parents and students with financial aid issues and some of the frequently asked questions about FAFSA & TOPS
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (losfa) now has LEX -- a chatbot to assist parents and students with financial aid issues and some of the frequently asked questions about FAFSA & TOPS
https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/financial-aid-101/free-application-for-federal-student-aid-fafsa/
OTHER FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES: Understanding Fin Aid package courtesy of ACT
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