FAFSA FAQs

WHAT IS THE FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the gateway to receiving
the Pell Grant, work-study, and student loans. Schools use the information from
the FAFSA to award need-based grants. Because many grants are awarded on a
first-come, first-served basis, it is important to complete the FAFSA as soon as
possible every year.
* Visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to apply and see deadlines specific to your state.

WHY SHOULD I COMPLETE THE FAFSA?

• All of your financial aid, including ETV, the Pell Grant, need-based grants,
  and loans, are based on your FAFSA.
• It’s easy. It takes most students 30-45 minutes.
• Most financial aid is first-come, first-serve. You want to be at the head of
  the line, so do it now!