The first step in applying for most federal, state and even college financial aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The easiest and fastest way to file the FAFSA is by going to the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid FAFSA Web site.
For help in filling out the FAFSA, check out our FAFSA Webcast.
You can break down the financial aid process into six easy steps:
