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FAFSA

Info and resources you need to fill out the FAFSA in order to receive federal financial aid for college.

What is the FAFSA?

5 Reasons to Fill Out The FAFSA

If you need more than one reason, here are five!

How to Complete the FAFSA

Here's everything you need to know to complete the FAFSA!

FAFSA: What It Is & Why It's Important [Video]

What is the FAFSA and why it's important for financial aid in college.

Financial Aid Acronyms Explained [Video]

Acronyms you need to know during the FAFSA process

Completing the FAFSA

Complete The FAFSA Starting October 1!

What else is new with the FAFSA

Top 10 Facts You Need To Know About The FAFSA

FAFSA facts you need to know.

What Is The CSS Profile & How Do I Complete It?

What Is The CSS Profile? Here's everything you need to know to complete it.

How to Create an FSA ID

Filling out your FAFSA? You will need to create an FSA ID. Here's how to create your FSA ID!

Whose Income Do I Report On My FAFSA?

If you're filling out your FAFSA, you might be wondering: Do I report my mom's income? My dad's? Both? Here's whose income to report.

What Do You Need To Complete The FAFSA? [Quiz]

Don't jump into the FAFSA blind! Get together all the forms and information you need before you start your FAFSA

FAFSA Deadlines by State

FAFSA Help By State

Working on your FAFSA? Your state has free workshops and resources to help you complete it. Find your state below!

When Is Your FAFSA Due?

The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30, but each state may have their own priority deadline. Find yours here!

Submitting the FAFSA

Your FAFSA Is Filed, Now What?

You filed your FAFSA, but now what? Here are the six steps your FAFSA will now go through.

How Change in Circumstances Forms Work

Didn't receive enough financial aid? Don't panic! Here's how to fill out a change in circumstances form.

Comparing Financial Aid Packages

Understand how to compare your financial aid offer letters from colleges to help make your college decision.

My FAFSA Was Flagged For Verification? What Should I Do?

Don't panic! Here's what to do if your FAFSA was flagged for verification.

Types of Financial Aid

Financial Aid Definitions: Understanding Key Terms for the College Application Process

We put together a quick glossary of financial aid definitions to make getting the help you need easier!

Everything You Need to Know About Pell Grants

Here’s all you need to know about Pell grants and how to determine if you’re eligible.

How Do Student Loans Work?

Here's some important information you should know about student loans.

Applying for Grants & Fellowships

While borrowing money through loans is one way to pay for it, grants and fellowships are often money that you do not need to pay back!

Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships

Here are some common questions students have when searching for and applying to scholarships - and our answers!

How to Effectively Find Scholarships

Here's our best tips for finding, applying for, and earning scholarships for college!