What is the FAFSA® form?
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.
You must apply for aid every year, but with the right information in hand, it's easy.
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.
How long will it take?
30 minutes
It takes most people 30 minutes to fill out the FAFSA form, including gathering any personal documents and financial information needed to complete it.
What do I need?
Verified account username and password (FSA ID)
Parent or spouse contributor’s email address
Parent or spouse contributor’s name, date of birth, and Social Security number (for the 2025–26 FAFSA form only)
Income and asset information (if required)
You can apply online here: Complete the FAFSA Application at StudentAid.gov