FAFSA

Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school.

To receive federal student aid, you must meet certain requirements. You must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.

• Have a valid Social Security Number.

• Be registered with Selective Service if you are male and 18 to 25 years of age.

• Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate or pass an exam approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program at a school that participates in the federal student aid programs.

• Not have a drug conviction for an offense that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid.

If you meet the requirements, here's how to apply:

• Obtain a FAFSA ID by visiting the Federal Student Aid website

• Apply for FAFSA after October 1 at FAFSA.GOV

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

For questions regarding the financial aid application, call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or go to the FAFSA website.