Financial Aid: Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

What is FAFSA?

FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the official form to apply for financial aid. It is the first step in applying for most federal, state, and college-provided financial aid for students. It is used to determine eligibility and may provide you with monetary support. Your FAFSA needs to be renewed each year so that you may continue to receive aid until you graduate.

Nearly every student may be eligible for some form of financial aid. Students who are not eligible for need-based aid may still qualify for an unsubsidized Stafford Loan. We encourage everyone to apply, regardless of their income. The sooner you submit your FAFSA, the more financial aid options you may have!

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FAFSA Deadlines

State Deadlines*

March 3, 2025
California

The Cal Grant also requires submission of a school-certified GPA by March 3, 2025

ASAP after October 1, 2024
Nevada

*source: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/fafsa-deadlines

College Deadline

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School deadlines are usually in February or March, although some are even earlier.

Federal Deadline

June 30, 2026

The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 pm Central Time (CT) on June 30th of each calendar year. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by the date provided annually by the Department of Education. See the Federal Deadlines site link below.

*source: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/fafsa-deadlines

How to Fill Out the FAFSA Form

Gather your information – social security or alien registration number, federal income tax return, W-2 forms, and other income sources and investments. Your parents will be required to provide information if you are a dependent.

Create your FSA (Federal Student Aid) ID on the FAFSA website. You’ll use this to access resources and to electronically sign your FAFSA.

Complete the application. Be thorough and double-check it for accuracy.

Submit your FAFSA. You will receive an email when your FAFSA has been processed.

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FAFSA Links & Resources

FAFSA Renewal

The FAFSA must be submitted every year to remain eligible to for financial aid. Why? Because it’s possible your financial situation or your family’s financial situation (if you’re a dependent) has changed. Most of your information may carry over from the previous year’s FAFSA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my financial aid be used to cover books and other fees?

Yes, books and other necessary fees may be covered with your financial aid.

Can financial aid be applied to housing?

Financial aid may be used to cover anything that falls under the cost of attendance, including room and board. This may be on campus or off campus.

What happens if I must pause my education?

If you leave school, you enter a six-month grace period. During this time, you do not have to make payments on your federal student loans. Your interest builds up and is added to your principal balance at the end of your grace period. After six months, if you are still not back in school, your loan moves to a Student Repayment Plan.

What circumstances would make me need to repay a grant?

In most cases, grants come with certain conditions. If the student doesn’t meet those conditions, they may have to repay the money. Different grants come with different requirements, so check the criteria for each grant you have received. However, there are a few typical reasons you may need to repay grant money.

Withdrawing early: If a student withdraws in the middle of a term, repayment may be necessary. That’s because the grant specified that the student needed to finish the courses as a condition of receiving the funds.
Reduced course load: This could come into play if a full-time student reduces their course load to the degree that they become a part-time student.
Failing to meet academic progress requirements: This varies by grant, but some grants are tied to academic progress requirements, and if they are not met, the grant could need to be repaid.
Change in financial situation: If a student’s expected family contribution as determined by their FAFSA increases, the student receives certain outside funding, or similar situations occur, they might need to repay government-provided grants.
Not meeting professional requirements: Certain grants are meant to encourage students to select specific careers and hold particular jobs post-graduation. A prime example is the TEACH grant, where recipients have a service obligation. They must work at a qualifying school for four academic years within eight years of graduation. They must also teach a high-need subject. If the student does not meet these requirements, they will need to repay the TEACH grant money.

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