FAFSA Apply at FAFSA.gov

  • Application opens on October 1st of senior year.

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    Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college.

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid

  • What information will I need to fill out a FAFSA® form?

    You’ll need the following to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form:

    For those completing a 2024–25 FAFSA form, you need the following information:

    • Your Social Security Number

    • Your A-Number (if you're not a U.S. citizen)

    • Federal income tax returns, records of child support received; and your current balance of cash, savings, and checking accounts (Note: You must provide consent and approval to disclose your federal tax information to be eligible for federal student aid.)

    • Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable), net worth of investments, businesses, and farms

    • Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

    • An FSA ID (account username and password) to log in to StudentAid.gov and start the FAFSA form electronically

      If you're a dependent student, then you will also need most of the above information for your parent(s).