Applying for financial aid
Federal student aid is available to families from all walks of life and different levels of income.
It's a common mistake to think that student financial aid is available only to low-income families.
In reality, certain programs, such as the unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan, offer below-market rates and deferred repayment to almost anyone.
All you have to do is apply.
Virtually everyone qualifies for federal student aid of some type. Still, some basic restrictions apply.
Information required by the government differs according to whether you are a dependent or independent student.
Find out when and how to complete the FAFSA, including your online options.
The CSS/PROFILE is required by many private colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools, and scholarship programs to determine eligibility for non-federal financial aid.