When should I apply to FAFSA?

Pay attention to the deadlines! There are federal and state deadlines, and your colleges may also have a deadline. Enter your state of legal residence and the school year for which you are applying for student aid. Then click View Deadlines. What is your state of legal residence? read more

We encourage all students to file a FAFSA application to apply for student financial aid. Generally, most people are eligible for some form of aid, regardless of the income of the student or their parents. read more

To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study, and loans, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®) form. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school. read more

The FAFSA questions about untaxed income may or may not apply to you, but they include things like child support received, interest income, and veterans noneducation benefits. On the 2018–19 FAFSA form, you’ll report 2016 tax or calendar year information when asked these questions. read more