FAFSA

What is the FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is an application for federal student aid. You need to complete the FAFSA form to apply for federal student aid such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form gives you access to federal student aid—the largest source of aid— to help you pay for college or career/trade school.

In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid. Some private aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.

Link to the FAFSA form.

List of documents needed to complete your 2024-25 FAFSA (both student & parents)

• 2022 Federal Tax Return & W2s

• 2022 Untaxed Income Records, such as child support or veteran's non-education benefits

• Information on savings, investments, business assets and farm assets (if applicable)

• Driver's License

• Cell phone

• Social Security Number

• Alien Registration Card or Permanent Resident Card (if you are not a U.S. citizen)

• Date of birth (student & parents)

• Month and year of marriage, divorce, or separation

• FSA ID (to create an FSA ID visit studentaid.gov. Every student and at least one parent needs one!

The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2025. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 14, 2025.