FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid

See Ms. Lisa Smith in the HTHS Guidance Office for more information:


Direct Link to FAFSA:


What is FAFSA?  

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for financial aid, which includes: grants, work-study, scholarships and loans.

Why fill it out?  

The FAFSA is used to determine how much aid you're eligible for and many scholarship organizations require it to be completed regardless on income.

What does EFC mean? 

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution.  According to the government's regulations, this is what your family must contribute to your college cost.

How does it work?  

Your prospective college will try to meet your financial need through aid made up of funds from federal, state, school and private sources.  This may include loans, grants, scholarships and student employment.

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