Helping Students Pay for College

The U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid provides over $80 billion annually in financial assistance for college.  To receive federal student aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after January 1, 2009.  There are three ways that a student can complete the FAFSA:

1. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

2. Download and complete a PDF version of the FAFSA at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov (Note PDF FAFSA must be mailed for processing).

3. Request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-Fed-AID (1.800.433.3243) or 1.319.337.5665

Note: All students planning to attend a post secondary institution should apply.