Financial Aid FAFSA Information

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Department at many colleges and universities recommend that students complete the FAFSA form online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

As of October 1st, the FAFSA application is available.  Completing the FAFSA is the first step in the college financial aid process. This is a required form for any student seeking federal aid. We encourage all students to fill this out regardless of income. Many colleges require students receiving scholarship funds to complete a FAFSA. Additionally, some families complete a FAFSA in order to get access to unsubsidized federal loan funds that are not income dependent. 

Resources:

• FAFSA website
• Tips to Get You Started 
• FAFSA Help Page  
• 7 Things You Need Before Filling Out the FAFSA Form Link
• 8 Steps to Completing the FAFSA Form Link
• MN Goes to College FAFSA & Dream Act Resources 
• 12th grade College Prep Checklists Link
• FAFSA Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid
• Questions? Call FAFSA: 1-800-433-3243 or the Financial Aid Office at the college you are applying to

Financial Aid Video

Financial Aid - What Happens Now?

One helpful resource is the documentary called Borrowed Future How Student Loans are Killing The American Dream.