FAFSA is required for Student Financial Aid

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February 11th, 2010 - Posted by Tasha

As everyone knows, a higher education is costly.  For those who are interested in financial aid for college, you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as FAFSA).   The FAFSA is run by the Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education.  It's the application most colleges use to determine eligibility for federal, state, and college-sponsored financial aid.  Filing your FAFSA is the first step in applying for the more than 170 billion dollars in aid available.

The FAFSA is a necessary step but people often find it to be very complicated, confusing and time consuming to fill out.  You'll be required to gather a number of documents such as your Social Security Number, driver's license, income tax returns, bank statements, and investment records. You'll also need to complete a lengthy online form that requires student info, dependency status, parent financial information and student financial information.  You should set aside several hours to do this.

Applicants often feel overwhelmed by the FAFSA application process.  Student Financial Aid Services simplifies the process and will get you on your way to achieving the financial aid you need for your education.  They will review your FAFSA personally using their unique 450-point FAFSACheck™ error detector and human review.   We recommend Student Financial Aid Services for those who would feel more comfortable having personal help with their FAFSA and would like to make sure they maximize their eligibility for student aid.