Apply for Financial Aid

Once you determine your eligibility for financial aid, you will want to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the application for nearly all financial aid from the state and local government and from higher education institutions and is the key to opening the door to financial aid. Even if you don’t think you need financial aid, you should complete a FAFSA, as it is often requited for scholarship applications. Filling out the FAFSA does not cost, and you don’t need to pay someone to prepare it for you.