What do you need before you fill out the FAFSA?If you need financial aid to help you pay for college, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. The 2020–21 FAFSA form just opened this week on Oct. 1, 2019. You should fill it out as soon as possible at the official government site, fafsa.gov. All information below is provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Federal funding is limited, so experts urge students and families to file their FAFSAs as soon as possible.
Click here to fill out the FAFSA application and apply for financial aid for college or grad school
Students can file the FAFSA online at FAFSA.gov. The U.S. Department of Education provides email and live chat assistance for FAFSA filers as well as a helpline at 800-4FED-AID.