The first and most important step to take on your federal student aid journey is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.

Set yourself up for success: Know what to expect when you start the 2024–25 FAFSA form. This includes logging in, understanding the form, verifying personal information, and providing consent and approval for the transfer of federal tax information.

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The 2024–25 FAFSA form is available for students attending college between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. When you submit your completed FAFSA form, you’ll get an email confirming that we received your form with preliminary information related to your eligibility for federal student aid. We’ll provide your FAFSA eligibility information to your school(s) and state in the first half of March. More information: https://StudentAid.gov/announcements-...

Pro tip: We strongly recommend that students start and complete their section of the 2024–25 FAFSA form first to save time and prevent errors. For more tips on completing the form head to https://StudentAid.gov/announcements-...

Learn more about the FAFSA process at https://StudentAid.gov

Start your FAFSA form at https://fafsa.gov

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