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

Access resources and guidance for completing the FAFSA® form on Federal Student Aid.

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

Find state and federal FAFSA® deadlines for financial aid, including loans, grants, work-study funds, and scholarships.

Heard of Federal Pell Grants, but don’t think you’re eligible? Don’t miss out on a grant to help pay for school. Learn what you need to know.

For federal aid, submit your application as early as possible, but no earlier than October 1, 2025. We must receive your application no later than June 30, 2027. Your college must have your correct, …