Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free—and it’s for more than just federal student aid. States, schools, and some private aid providers also use the information you provide on your FAFSA …

Learn how to fill out the FAFSA® form to apply for federal financial aid, including grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®) form is necessary for students to be eligible to receive federal student aid. We strongly recommend that your child (the student) start their …

All Help Topics Resources include information on different parts of the form and what to do before and after completing the FAFSA form.

Find answers to questions about completing the FAFSA form and accessing federal student aid resources.

Create a StudentAid.gov account to electronically sign FAFSA forms and access U.S. Department of Education systems for managing student loans.

Complete student loan exit counseling to understand your responsibilities and repayment options for undergraduate or graduate education.

Complete your Master Promissory Note (MPN) to acknowledge that you understand the terms and conditions of your federal student loans.

Learn how to add a college to your FAFSA form and update your federal student aid information.

For details on what happens next, check out our “Steps for Students Filling Out the FAFSA ® Form” article. If your parent is a required contributor, share the “Completing the FAFSA ® Form: Steps for …