Student Loans | Free Application For Federal Student Aid
Eligibility
Post-secondary students
Required documents
FSA ID from StudentAid.gov/fsaid
your SS number
your parents' SS numbers if you are a dependent student
your driver's license number if you have one
your Alien Registration Number if you are not a U.S. citizen
federal tax information or tax returns including IRS W-2 information, for you (and your spouse if married), and for your parents if you are a dependent student
records of untaxed income, such as child support received, interest income, and veterans noneducation benefits for you, and your parents if you are a dependent student
information on cash, savings and checking account balances, investments, business and farm assets for you, and your parents if you are a dependent student
Hours
M 8am-9pm, TW 8am-8pm, ThF 8am-6pm, Closed on federal holidays
800-730-8913
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TTY
800-433-3243
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Main Phone (1-800-4-FED-AID)
Websitehttps://www.fafsa.gov
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Apply online, by mail or call for more information.
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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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.
