Before you start your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), check out the tools below. They will help you prepare for and complete the form.
FAFSA Checklist
Lists the documents and information you need to gather before completing the FAFSA.
FAFSA Demo
Watch short videos that walk you through each section of the FAFSA.
The FAFSA Demo: Student Demographics
The FAFSA Demo: Adding Schools
The FAFSA Demo: Understanding Your Dependency Status
The FAFSA Demo: Parent Demographics
The FAFSA Demo: Adding Financial Information to Your FAFSA
The FAFSA Demo: Signing and Submitting Your FAFSA
Paying for College Videos
Watch this four-part video series for an overview of the types of colleges, financial aid, the FAFSA process, and how colleges award financial aid.
Subscribe to my channelTypes of Colleges & Their Costs
Types of Financial Aid
The FAFSA and the Financial Aid Process
How Colleges Award Financial Aid
Federal Student Aid Account (FSA ID)
- Learn how to set up your account.
- Protect your account with two-factor verification.
College Funding Estimator
Estimates your FAFSA results, including your eligibility for a Pell Grant.
FAFSA Tutorial
Provides user-friendly clarification for each FAFSA question.
Financial Aid FAQs
Click here to get answers to frequently asked questions about financial aid.