Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you’re eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.
Who should complete the FAFSA form?
Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. The FAFSA is for US citizens, permanent residents, eligible noncitizens, or T-visa holders who possess a valid social security number.
What do you need?
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Verified account username and password (FSA ID)
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Parent or spouse contributor name, date of birth, Social Security number, and email address
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Income and asset information (if required)
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Did you know?
As of September 2022 Assembly Bill 469 requires that school districts or schools ensure that 12th-grade students who have not opted out, as specified, complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or, if the student is exempt from paying nonresident tuition under existing law, completes and submits a form for purposes of the California Dream Act.
