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FAFSA Information

FAFSA

The first step for your child to receive any type of federal financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal student aid includes grants, work-study opportunities and student loans. The FAFSA is also required for some scholarships. If your student isn't a senior in high school yet, you have some time before you'll need to complete the FAFSA.

If your student is a high school senior, you'll need to work together to submit the form this year to find out what federal and state financial aid options are available to them. If your student is considered a dependent student, you'll also need to provide your tax information to complete the form. To find out if your child is considered "dependent" or "independent" on the FAFSA, check out UCanGo2’s Dependency Questionnaire.

Most importantly:

    • Each year your child needs financial aid s/he should submit the FAFSA as soon as it becomes available, beginning with the senior year of high school. Remember, if your child is considered your dependent, they'll need your tax information to complete the FAFSA.

  • The first letter in FAFSA stands for FREE. Never pay to complete the application.

  • Even if you don't think your child will qualify for financial aid, s/he should submit the FAFSA anyway. Most students do qualify for some type of financial assistance for college.

  • The easiest and most efficient way to complete the FAFSA is through the official FAFSA website, FAFSA.gov.