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Apply for billions of dollars in scholarships, grants, loans, and Federal Work-Study funds using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Get an overview of how the FAFSA form can help you finance your education with money from the federal government, your state, and school; understand when to apply; and find out what you’ll need to fill it out. Learn about FAFSA deadlines at https://studentaid.gov/fafsa-deadlines. Find information about who’s eligible for federal student aid at https://studentaid.gov/eligibility. When you’re ready to fill out the FAFSA form, get details on the items you’ll need at https://studentaid.gov/articles/things-you-need-for-fafsa/. Explore http://StudentAid.gov/fafsa for a complete picture of what to expect. 0:00 FAFSA® Overview 0:19 Types of Aid You Can Apply for Using the FAFSA Form 0:29 When the FAFSA Form Is Available and When to Fill It Out 0:43 Eligibility Requirements 1:12 What You Need to Fill Out the FAFSA Form 1:45 Deadlines

 

 

To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form at fafsa.gov. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college or career school. Ready to get started? Be prepared with these seven items first: https://studentaid.gov/articles/things-you-need-for-fafsa/ If you’re a dependent student, you’ll need information about your legal parents. Uncertain about your dependency status? Visit https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/dependency. You’ll also want to avoid these 10 common FAFSA mistakes: https://studentaid.gov/articles/10-fafsa-mistakes-to-avoid/ For answers to more top FAFSA questions, visit https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/help 0:00 How to Fill Out the FAFSA® Form 0:23 FAFSA® Form Explained 0:50 What You’ll Need to Get Started 1:20 Create an FSA ID 2:08 Types of Questions on the Form 2:49 List the Schools You’re Considering 3:07 Get Help With Your Form 3:18 Submit Your Application 3:44 The Post-submission Process

 

 

Are you ready to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, but are unsure whether you'll need to provide parental information on the form? Check out this video to help you determine whether you're an independent or dependent student. For additional information, visit http://StudentAid.gov.

 

 

Are you ready to attend college or career school, but need financial aid to help fund your education? Check out this video to learn how the office of Federal Student Aid provides more than $150 billion in grants, loans and work-study funds. Visit http://StudentAid.gov to learn more.

 

 

Have you filled out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are wondering what happens next? Check out this video to learn what to expect after completing the FAFSA. For more info, visit http://StudentAid.gov/fafsa