FAFSA
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application submitted to determine if a student is eligible to receive federal and state grant money for college. The FAFSA for Fall 2025 will be available for completion on October 1, 2024. To qualify for need-based aid, all applicants must file the FAFSA.
SCAM ALERT - The FAFSA is absolutely free. If you are on a website that requires a fee for processing the FAFSA, you are not on the correct website.
Steps to Complete the FAFSA:
- Prior to completing the FAFSA, the parent/guardian and student must apply for a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID so that they may sign the application electronically.
- Complete the FAFSA at https://fafsa.ed.gov/
When applying for financial aid, you'll need your FSA ID, income tax returns, W-2 forms, and other records of income. A complete list of what is needed is on the FAFSA site.
