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Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid
Federal student aid is financial aid from the federal government to help you pay for education expenses at an eligible college or career school. Grants, loans and work-study are types of federal student aid. You must complete the FAFSA to apply for this aid.
FSA ID
FSA ID
An FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid's online systems and can serve as your legal signature.
Before starting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the student and one parent may complete their own FSA IDs.
Please visit Federal Student Aid online to create an FSA ID.
FAFSA
FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a form completed by students to determine their eligibility and apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, loans, and work-study.
The FAFSA opens up on October 1st and will need to be completed each year in order to be considered for aid.
Apply for the FAFSA here.
Required Information
Required Information
FSA ID
FSA ID
The student and parent will need their own email addresses as well as their social security number and date of birth to create an account.
FAFSA
FAFSA
The FAFSA questions ask for information about you (your name, date of birth, address, etc.) and about your financial situation. Depending on your circumstances, you might need the following information or documents as you fill out the application:
Your social security number
Your driver's license number if you have one
Taxes including W-2s (student and parents if both have worked)
Records of your untaxed income
Information on cash; savings and checking account balances; investments, including stocks and bonds and real estate (not including the home you live in)
Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid
Do you need help with or have questions about the FAFSA? Contact Federal Student Aid directly:
Federal Student Aid Information Center
1-800-433-3243
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Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m.–5pm ET
Terms
Terms
Financial aid terms and definitions.
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