General Overview

Going to school is a big decision. Financial aid can make the difference between what your family can afford to pay and how much college costs. The U.S. Department of Education may be able to assist you with these educational expenses by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). The FAFSA® is used by most states and schools to offer federal student aid including student loans, work-study, state and federal grants.

Overview of the Financial Aid Process

Items you may find useful!

1Completing the FAFSA®

Filing the FAFSA® is the first step. Before you get started, find out more details regarding the information you will need to complete the FAFSA®:FSA ID,financial documentation,dependency status, signing and submitting the FAFSA® electronically.Learn more about completing the FAFSA®.

2Taking the Next Steps

好了，你刚刚提交了联邦法律援助申请。现在怎么办呢?了解在您提交FAFSA®后会发生什么，包括时间框架、更正您的FAFSA®向金融援助办公室提交文件等。Find out more about your next steps.

3Awarding Process

Learn about the types of financial aid that you me be eligible for, how to accept your offers, student loan requirements and even bookstore credits.Learn more about the awarding process.

4Financial Aid Disbursement

Learn about how financial aid is applied, refunds and very important policies to keep in mind.Learn more about aid disbursements.