The list below contains links that address student and parent audience interested in applying for the federal aid.
Completing the FAFSA is an introductory publication for students that provide instructions on how to complete the online or paper version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Using FAFSA4caster, students and parents receive an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid. This Web site provides users with an opportunity to increase their knowledge of the financial aid process, become familiar with the various types of federal student aid that are available, and investigate other sources of aid, such as grants and scholarships. To access FAFSA4caster, go to federalstudentaid.ed.gov and click the FAFSA4caster link on the upper right-hand corner of the page. A link to FAFSA4caster is also available on the FAFSA on the Web home page.
Using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web site, students can apply for aid in English or in Spanish. In addition, students can check the status of their financial aid application and use their Federal Student Aid PIN to view their Student Aid Report (SAR) information, correct their application data, and electronically sign their application. Parents can also use their Federal Student Aid PINs to sign their children's financial aid applications electronically.
You can use the Federal School Code Search on FAFSA on the Web to search for or verify a Federal School Code. Students enter these codes on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to indicate which postsecondary schools will receive the processed application results.
On this Web site users can perform such functions as apply for a Federal Student Aid PIN, check the status of a PIN, change a PIN, and disable a PIN. Along with the user's personal information, the PIN serves as an electronic signature when entered on the FAFSA on the Web site. The PIN also serves as an identifier to let the student access his or her personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems.
Students can access their Federal loans and Federal Grant information along with their loan holder (s) information.
Whether you're seeking financial aid for yourself, your child or for your student, you can find tools and information about grants, student loans and scholarships here.
