We're here to help you access and manage your financial aid. If you filled out the FAFSA ® form, you may have been offered grants, work-study, and loans. Before you receive a Direct Loan, …

What is the FAFSA ® form? Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work …

Complete the FAFSA form to apply for financial aid and ensure eligibility for educational funding.

Learn about the FAFSA Submission Summary by reading the “What You Need To Know About the FAFSA Submission Summary” article. To avoid delays with your federal student aid and …

Log in to access your financial aid history and repayment options on Federal Student Aid.

Ready to complete your FAFSA form? Make sure you have a StudentAid.gov account, tax and assets information, and a list of the schools you might attend.

Apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school through the FAFSA® application process.

Complete the FAFSA® form to apply for financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships, and determine your eligibility for funding.

This article reflects updates to the 2026–27 FAFSA ® process, including how to invite contributors to the FAFSA form. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®) form …

For federal aid, submit your FAFSA form as early as possible, but no earlier than October 1, 2024. For state or college aid, you may need to submit your FAFSA form as early as October 1, …