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The Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form
To
qualify for a government
loan, you need to fill
out a Free Application
for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) form. The
FAFSA process determines
how much money the government
will loan you to go to school. These loans are referred to as student loans (see “Student
Loans”).
You can get a FAFSA form from your school guidance counselor, by contacting
1800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243), or at the FAFSA Web site (www.fafsa.ed.gov),
where you can also get information about the FAFSA application process. Additionally,
the Education Planner Website (www.educationplanner.com)
has a tutorial on the FAFSA application process, and lists the types of information
you need to have
ready before you begin filling out the application.
 Be
wary of organizations that charge a fee to submit your
FAFSA application, or to find you financial aid for
school. Some of these organizations are legitimate
and some are scams. Generally, your school or the U.S.
Department of Education will provide you with free
assistance in getting financial aid.
(source: www.fafsa.ed.gov, General Student Aid Information) |
Where can I get more information on financial
aid?
• www.studentaid.ed.gov
• www.students.gov
• Your high school counselor’s office
• Your local library’s reference section |
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