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FAFSA Application for Federal Student Aid
In terms of paying for college, your FAFSA application may be the most important online form you fill out. It’s your key to getting low-cost government loans for your college education, no matter what your or your family’s income may be. It also is used by the government and colleges to determine scholarships based on financial need.
Understandingfafsa.org
This nonprofit website provides detailed detailed information on filling out FAFSA , and includes answers to a lot of questions you may have. It even includes information for immigrants, homeless and undocumented students. You can sign up for regular updates too. A useful site for mentors and students.
College Scholarship Service CSS Application
Use this application to find out if you’re eligible for certain kinds of financial aid from non-government sources. Over 400 colleges require it, so check to see if any if your chosen colleges are on the list.
How to avoid financial aid fraud
The Federal Government’s advice on how not to get scammed.
Student Aid Index (SAI)
In 2023, the Department of Education introduced the Student Aid Index as a new part of the FAFSA process. This article helps you understand what it does and how it works.
College and financial aid timeline
Keep your college and financial aid applications on track with this downloadable chart.