FAFSA Online - File Your Financial Aid Application Now!

Do you need help with the FAFSA form? The FAFSA Financial Aid Application is the most important financial aid form you can complete. But many people either avoid it or make costly mistakes when filling it out. Our free, comprehensive FAFSA help guide, Frequently Asked Questions, and FAFSA secrets will help you maximize your financial aid and qualify for student loans.

FAFSA Form Help

Guide to the FAFSA Form

Make sure you get the maximum amount of aid. Start with this FAFSA form guide, it provides insight and tips for avoiding common mistakes.

File a FAFSA

FAFSA Financial Aid Application

The FAFSA financial aid application is required in order to qualify for federal financial aid.

FAFSA Renewal

Renew your FAFSA online

Since your financial situation can change from year to year, you must renew your FAFSA for each academic year you need financial aid.

Next Steps ... After You Have Submitted Your FAFSA

Federal Stafford Loan

With a low fixed rate of 6.8%, it is important to maximize your Stafford Loan award.
Learn more about the Stafford loan

Parent PLUS Loan

A viable alternative if you have been declined for, or choose not to take a private student loan.
Learn more about the Parent PLUS Loan

Private Student Loan

Use for education related expenses including tuition, books and room and board.

Preparing for college with FAFSA4caster

Aug 12 2008

If you’re looking for an estimate of what your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) will be and how much aid you or your student may be eligible for than the Department of Education has a great tool called FAFSA4caster.

FAFSA4caster determines what type of federal aid (grants,...

2009-2010 Draft FAFSA Available for Review

Aug 2 2008

The Department of Education has published a draft (subject to changes) copy of the 2009-2010 FAFSA for public review. Lots of changes - this is a significantly different FAFSA than in previous years, with things like the worksheets completely gone. Here’s a comprehensive list of...