When should I apply for student federal aid (FAFSA)?

Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Photographs of Students ... The IRS Data Retrieval Tool will remain unavailable for the 2017-2018 FAFSA form. Thinking About College? FAFSA4caster Use FAFSA4caster to see how federal student aid can help you pay for college! read more

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®) form to apply for federal aid for college, career school, or graduate school. We provide grants, work-study funds, and loans. Complete the FAFSA ® form to see what you can get. read more

StudentAid.gov, Federal Student Aid’s primary online portal for students and parents has information about completing the FAFSA, as well as frequently asked questions about the IRS DRT returning for the 2018-19 FAFSA. read more

That’s why it’s important that every college-bound student complete the FAFSA. You’ll never know what you get unless you apply. For information and tips on completing the FAFSA, visit StudentAid.gov/fafsa. Nicole Callahan is a Digital Engagement Strategist at the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid. read more