Your Source for Federal Financial Aid
Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, is the primary source for information on federal grants (like the Pell Grant), loans, and work-study programs for college. Crucially, its website, studentaid.gov, is the only official place to complete and submit the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Key Features
- FAFSA Application: The official online portal to fill out and submit the FAFSA form.
- Aid Information: Comprehensive details on different types of federal aid, eligibility requirements, and how aid works.
- Loan Management: Tools to manage federal student loans, including repayment calculators and options.
- FSA ID: Manage the account (FSA ID) needed to sign the FAFSA and access federal aid systems.
How it Helps Students & Families
- Allows application for potentially billions of dollars in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds.
- Provides authoritative information to understand the complex financial aid landscape.
- Serves as the central hub for managing federal student aid throughout college and repayment.
Pricing & Access
Accessing information on studentaid.gov and submitting the FAFSA form is completely free. Remember FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.