The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine a family's Expected Family Contribution (EFC) by conducting a need analysis based on financial information. This includes income, assets, and other information that a family is asked to provide on the form.

Nearly every student is eligible for some form of financial aid. The requirements indicate that you must:

• Be a U.S. national or eligible non-citizen
• Have a valid SSN
• Have a high school diploma (or GED)
• Complete the FAFSA

Pay attention to the deadlines! There are federal and state deadlines, and your college of choice may have its own deadline.

Find out more by visiting the FAFSA website.