It stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid 

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

You must apply for aid every year, but with the right information in hand, it's easy.

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. 

Verified account username and password (FSA ID)

Parent or spouse contributor name, date of birth, Social Security number, and email address

Income and asset information (if required)

It takes most people less than one hour to fill out the FAFSA form, including gathering any personal documents and financial information needed to complete it. 

You click HERE and fill it out 

OR
You can come and see me, Maria Figueroa, next to C4 (double doors, where is says student store) or email me at mfigueroa@djusd.net 

June 30, 2026

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