know before you go

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When completing financial information, NEVER skip OPTIONAL  questions. Enter $0 if unknown, add corrections later.

A Federal Student Aid account is forever linked to your U.S. Social Security Number and used to securely access and manage your federal student aid. 

FAFSA allows students to apply for more than $150 billion in Federal grants, loans, and work-study funds. 

Renew your FAFSA each year you're enrolled at least half time with 2.0 GPA. 

Equipping young people with the know-how to weigh their financial choices, reduce debt, and choose the college that fits their financial goals puts them on track for a more secure financial future.

Federal loans, Parent PLUS, and private loans explained to help make future financial decisions.