Learn how to fill out the FAFSA® form to apply for federal financial aid, including grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free—and it’s for more than just federal student aid. States, schools, and some private aid providers also use the information you provide on your FAFSA …

Complete student loan exit counseling to understand your responsibilities and repayment options for undergraduate or graduate education.

Complete your Master Promissory Note (MPN) to acknowledge the terms and conditions of your federal student loans.

For details on what happens next, check out our “Steps for Students Filling Out the FAFSA ® Form” article. If your parent is a required contributor, share the “Completing the FAFSA ® Form: Steps for …

Federal Student Aid

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®) form is necessary for students to be eligible to receive federal student aid. We strongly recommend that your child (the student) start their …

After completing your first child’s FAFSA form, you can return to Step 4 and follow the same steps to enter and complete your next child’s FAFSA form. Each child’s FAFSA form has its own unique …

Apply for or recertify an income-driven repayment plan to potentially reduce your student loan payments based on your financial situation.

If you’re considered a dependent student for the purposes of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, you’ll need to report information about your parents on the form. But what if your …