What is the FAFSA and how does it work

The correct URL to go to is fafsa.gov When you type that into your browser, it will redirect you to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-ai... Once October 1 hits, you can and should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) if you will be a student or if you have a student who'll be in college during the 2021-2022 school year. College planner Tom Kleese explains the FAFSA and what you need to know to check this off your list. The FAFSA is the free application for federal student aid. You do not need anyone else to fill it out for you, and don't ever pay anyone else to fill it out for you. Make sure you go to fafsa.gov not fafsa.net or fafsa.com. It is the first step of that financial aid process. If you do not file the FAFSA, then you are waiving your right potentially to get institutional scholarships, including merit-based scholarships that have nothing to do with financial need. ANYONE who is a student or has a student who will be in college during the 2021-2022 school year should complete the FAFSA now. We’ve created a PDF mentioned in the video, which you can find here: file:///home/chronos/u-1f0f1f75f89c7d8cb89354105a05450da7300095/MyFiles/Downloads/FAFSA%20in%20a%20Nutshell.pdf Filling out the FAFSA takes about one hour. In this video, you’ll learn what you need in order to complete the FAFSA, as well as what to do if the student’s parents are divorced. Often, completing the FAFSA for divorced parents raises many questions. You can always reach out to us at https://oncampuscollegeplanning.com/ with college questions, and we’ll be glad to walk you through it.