FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college or career school.
Applications open on October 1st. High school seniors are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA as soon you can to receive financial aid for college next year.