College is expensive, but before you take out any loans, find out if you qualify for awards and scholarships. You might find scholarships at the school, local, state, and/or national levels.

Discover scholarships and learn how to apply for financial aid through Federal Student Aid to support your education.

So you’ve submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®) form and applied to schools. How do you know what to do when you start to receive your financial aid offers?

The financial aid process doesn’t end once you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Understand what steps you should take after you complete your form.

Access and review your Federal Student Aid applications and case status conveniently online.

You must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to apply for federal student aid—that’s government money for college or career school.

We must receive your application no later than June 30, 2025. Your college must have your correct, complete information by your last day of enrollment in the 2024–25 school year.

Before you can receive such grant funds, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) at fafsa.gov. Additional information about the FAFSA and finding money for college is …

Log in to view your financial aid history and repayment plan options.

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