Educational Grants | Free Application For Federal Student Aid
Eligibility
Post-secondary students with financial need; other requirements vary by grant type
Required documents
FSA ID from StudentAid.gov/fsaid, completed FAFSA
Hours
M 8am-9pm, TW 8am-8pm, ThF 8am-6pm, Closed on federal holidays
800-433-3243
Voice·
Main Phone (1-800-4-FED-AID)
800-730-8913
Voice·
TTY
Websitefafsa.gov
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Submit a FAFSA online, by mail or call for more information. Once you've applied, you'll work with your college or career school to find out how much you can get and when you'll get it.
Fees
None
Service area
United States
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to apply for grants and loans for post-secondary education. Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school.
New applications available every Jan. 1.
Last Assured
11/11/2025
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Providing organization
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school.
New applications available every January 1.