FAFSA: What it is, how it works

Summary: An easy-to-follow, interactive tour of what goes on behind the scenes of the FAFSA® Federal Loan process.

Interactive Presentation: About 3 minutes

Who this is for: Seniors and Parents


There’s a whole process that goes into getting a student loan from the US Government, and it’s helpful to know how it works. If nothing else, it will help you understand why the different due dates and deadlines occur when they do.


A simplified guide to the FAFSA Federal Loan process