Federal Student Aid
If you are a dependent student applying for federal student aid, you need to report your parent's information on the FAFSA form. Learn how to determine who is considered a parent and what information you need to provide on the official website of Federal Student Aid.
8 Steps for Parents Completing the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form
FAFSAGuide Parents. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®) form is necessary for students to be eligible to receive federal student aid. Schools use the FAFSA form and the information on it to determine your child’s eligibility and award aid.
Federal Student Aid
Learn how to sign the FAFSA form as a parent and provide your income information for federal student aid.
The Parent’s Guide to Filling Out the FAFSA® Form
If you are a parent completing the FAFSA form for your child, follow these steps: 1. Create an account (FSA ID). An FSA ID is a username and password you use on Federal Student Aid websites such as fafsa.gov and StudentLoans.gov. If your child is considered a dependent student, two unique FSA IDs are needed to complete the FAFSA form online:
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This year the U.S. Department of Education has rolled out a new, improved FAFSA form to make it simpler and more convenient for parents to help their students complete the application and secure the financial aid necessary for college or career school.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | USAGov
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to learn if you are eligible for grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and loans for college or career school. Begin the FAFSA application.
The Parent’s Guide to Completing the FAFSA From Start to Finish
Understand whether your child needs to provide parent information on the FAFSA. StudentAid.gov/dependency will help you determine if your child is dependent or independent. Understand who counts as a parent for purposes of filling out the FAFSA.
The Better FAFSA: What You Need to Know - U.S. Department of …
Jul 26, 2024 · Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free, and it gives students access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for higher education. The Better FAFSA is simplified, redesigned, and streamlined.
New FAFSA: What Parents of College Students Need to Know
Jul 24, 2024 · Here are the key FAFSA changes parents need to know about the redesigned form, including new rules about divorced and undocumented parents.