When should a student fill out the FAFSA?

If you need financial aid to help you pay for college, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. The 2018–19 FAFSA form was made available as of Oct. 1, 2017. You should fill it out as soon as possible on the official government site, fafsa.gov. read more

Filling out the FAFSA ® form can be a straightforward and easy process. The fafsa.gov site will guide you through the application; click on the “Start A New FAFSA” button on the home page, and just follow the directions on the screen. read more

If you need financial aid to help you pay for college, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®) form. The 2018–19 FAFSA form was made available as of Oct. 1, 2017. You should fill it out as soon as possible on the official government site, fafsa.gov. read more

The first step, before filling out the FAFSA, is to apply for an FSA ID, which serves as an electronic signature. Parents and students can find a link to obtain an FSA ID through the Federal Student Aid website. read more