1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Now Available Online

2. Free Application for Federal Student Aid  FAFSA.GOV - It’s FREE!  Available January 1 st – Apply by February 15 th  First-come First-awarded basis  Apply for Federal, State, & Institutional Aid with FAFSA  Fill out the FAFSA every year you wish to receive aid FAFSA

3.  U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen  Valid Social Security Number  High school diploma, GED or equivalent  Register with Selective Service (males only)  Seeking a degree or certificate  Maintain satisfactory academic progress  Not be in default on a student loan or owe money on a federal student grant Am I Eligible for Federal Student Aid?

4. If you don’t know your correct Social Security Number, you will not be able to begin your FAFSA today. Let’s Get Started

5. Go to: www.fafsa.gov

6.  Click Start a New FAFSA  Create an account with a password that’s easy to remember  Spell your name EXACTLY as it is on your SS card  Start a 2013-2014 FAFSA  Males: Must register for Selective Services (check register me)  Everyone: Must select Full-time and Never Attended/1 st Bachelors  Add colleges that you have applied to (only allowed 10 schools)  Select On-campus as housing option  View Selected School Info for graduation/retention rates and costs  Complete Student Demographics, Dependency, and School Sections Begin your FAFSA Complete Part I, II, and III