What Is FAFSA?

What is a FAFSA? This is an excellent question. First thing to note is that the FAFSA is absolutely free. Unfortunately, several frauds out there try to scam young unknowing students. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Student Aid which is the government form to apply for the various programs available for students.

F is for free

The FAFSA is absolutely and totally free of charge. Sadly, many websites attempt to swindle unknowing students and college hopefuls into paying large and unnecessary fees to submit the FAFSA online. If this article stresses anything, this is the most important point. The FAFSA is a 100 percent free application.

100 percent online

The FAFSA is 100 percent accessible online. This option makes applying for federal loans and grants exponentially quicker and safer. No more hoping the documents arrive safely to their destination via the mail. No more hoping no one intercepted your precious, private documents and stole your identity. No more waiting weeks and weeks for processing time due to mail turn around. You complete, or save if you cannot complete the form all in one setting, and submit your application online. There is an instantaneous response received via email confirming its delivery.

PIN required

In order to submit and access a personal FAFSA, a student, or hopeful student, needs a PIN. A PIN is a personal identification number. This PIN, in conjunction with last name, social security number and birthday allow online access to the FAFSA. A pin is requested online but delivered in the mail. This is an added security measure to attempt to prevent fraudulent use of student personal information.

Once a student receives a PIN in the mail, the above correctly combined info allows online access to the FAFSA and its submission.