The FAFSA is the application that determines eligibility for all Federal Aid, and it does not require a fee for submission. Use only the official web address -- www.fafsa.ed.gov -- to access the FAFSA. There are websites with addresses that are similar to www.fafsa.ed.gov which charge a fee to redirect you to the correct governmental site. You will not be charged this fee if you use the official FAFSA site.
Items needed to complete the FAFSA:
Student and parent (if the student is dependent) must apply for an FSA ID at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Social security number
Previous year's federal income tax return or if eligible you may use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
The FAFSA is the application that determines eligibility for all Federal Aid, and it does not require a fee for submission. Use only the official web address -- www.fafsa.ed.gov -- to access the FAFSA. There are websites with addresses that are similar to www.fafsa.ed.gov which charge a fee to redirect you to the correct governmental site. You will not be charged this fee if you use the official FAFSA site.
Items needed to complete the FAFSA:
Student and parent (if the student is dependent) must apply for an FSA ID at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Social security number
Previous year's federal income tax return or if eligible you may use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.