FAFSA and TASFA Information
What Is the FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, is the official form to apply for federal financial aid to pay for college. It is also used by many states, individual colleges, and universities in making their financial aid decisions.1
Specifically, the FAFSA determines who will receive aid in the form of loans, scholarships, and grants based on the information collected from the application.
Step 1: Create FSA ID (username and password)
Step 2: Gather Documents
Step 3: Begin FAFSA with Basic Personal Information
Step 4: List Colleges/Tech & Trade Schools
Step 5: Determine your Dependency Status
Step 6: Report Parents Information
Step 7: Provide Financial Information
Step 8: Sign and Submit your FAFSA Form
Step 9: Take the Next Steps
Copy and Paste this link to take you to detailed step by step directions on filling out your FAFSA form.
https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out#creating-an-account