FAFSA Resources
What is the FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the required form to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college.
Facts about the FAFSA
Submitting the FAFSA is the most important thing you can do if you want financial aid.
The FAFSA is free—you don’t need to pay anyone to prepare it for you.
You need to submit a new FAFSA before each academic year in which you want to get aid. If you plan to apply for aid throughout college, you’ll need to fill out the FAFSA each year.
Be sure to use a permanent email address on the form, not your high school email, so you can use your FAFSA account throughout college.
Completing the FAFSA is one of six steps you need to take to qualify for a $40,000 College Board Opportunity Scholarship.
You qualify for a $1,000 College Board Opportunity Scholarship just by submitting your FAFSA.
Important Deadlines
Applications open on October 1st each year!
College deadlines: Important when you’re applying for aid from a college. Deadlines vary by school, so check college websites or contact the financial aid offices of the colleges you’re interested in to find out when you need to submit your FAFSA.
State deadlines: Important when you’re applying for aid from your state. Check your state's FAFSA deadline.
Federal deadline: June 30 is the last day you can apply for federal aid for the following academic year.
