Get 2 College, A Program of the Woodward Hines Education Foundation
Educators
Sign Up for Text Messaging
Students
Sign Up for Text Messaging

FAFSA & Federal Financial Aid

What it is and what do you need to know.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to determine eligibility to receive any federal money, but may also be used by individual colleges for awarding need-based financial aid. The FAFSA is also required to determine eligibility for certain state financial aid programs and can also be required by private scholarship providers. Using the link below, access the What is the FAFSA video (YouTube).

What is the FAFSA video
What is the FAFSA video

Click below for list of items needed to complete the FAFSA.

Items needed to complete the FAFSA
Items needed to complete the FAFSA

A contributor refers to anyone (you, your spouse, your biological or adoptive parent, or your parent's spouse) who is required to provide information on your 2024–25 FAFSA form. Click on each link below to view a video explanation.

Who are contributors?

Who are contributors on your FAFSA?

Who is a Contributor on the 2024-25 FAFSA Form?

Why Do My Contributors and I Need Our Own Studentaid.gov Accounts?

Both the student & parent(s) FSA IDs must be made at least three (3) days in advance to starting the 2024-25 FAFSA. Below are resources to help you in this process.

Create FSA ID / StudentAid.gov Account

Financial Aid Data Sheet

Troubleshooting FSA ID / StudentAid.gov Account

New Process for Creating FSA ID For Those Without a SSN

Top 10 Things To Know When Creating FSA ID For Those Without a SSN

We have an online library of FAFSA and financial aid resources to help you navigate the process.

Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid Resources

More Support