The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the first step in the financial aid process. In order to qualify for a student aid loan you will need to complete the FAFSA application, which you can do at the link on the bottom of this page.
The FAFSA online application will ask income history and other important information. After submitting the application, it will be processed by the Department of Education. Once they have determined what aid you qualify for, you will be sent a Student Aid Report (SAR). An electronic copy of your SAR is also made available to the schools you’ve listed on your FAFSA.
The Student Aid Report will show what types of aid you qualify for, including federal and state grants, such as the Pell grant, Stafford loans, and parent loans.
If you were awarded student loans or parent loans, you will then complete the application process for the specific type of loan you qualified for. Generally the funds are transferred to the college, and you will receive a disbursement during registration if your awards were above the cost of tuition and fees. These disbursements can take up to 45 days from the time they are issued.
Complete the FAFSA Application
