Federal Student Aid

There are three types of federal student aid that students can apply for through the Department of Education:
- Grants - Money that does not need to be repaid if you fulfill the grant requirements.
- Federal Grant Information : https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants
- Work-Study - A program that allows students to earn money to help you pay for school expenses
- Federal Work-Study Information: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/work-study
- Student Loans - Money that students borrow to pay for school expenses. This money will need to be repaid later.
- Federal Student Loan Information: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Your eligibility, amount and type of Federal Student Aid is determined by information provided on your FAFSA.
- Eligibility Information: https://studentaid.gov/complete-aid-process/how-calculated

Filling Out Your FAFSA
The first step to start your application is to create a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID).
Both you and your parent must have FSA IDs in order to complete you FAFSA
Create your FSA ID: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
Once you have a FSA ID, you can begin your application: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa