FAFSA
What is FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for 2024-2025 school year is available as of January 1st, 2024 at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Check out the videos below to learn more about the FAFSA process and answer questions you may have.
https://studentaid.gov/ - Learn about federal student financial aid and how it works
Informational Videos
Applying for Financial Aid Overview (14 minutes)
Discusses the FAFSA and the MN Dream Act application and who should apply for each, what is needed to complete both apps, dependency status, answers to some FAQs.
2022-2023 What You Need to Know (35 mintues)
Explains the types of financial aid available, what is needed to complete the FAFSA, a demo of FAFSA on the Web.
Financial Aid Presentation Video (53) minutes
Very detailed explanation of financial aid, the FAFSA application process, how EFC is determined (with Minnesota West as an example), some helpful FAFSA tips and what happens after the FAFSA.