The FAFSA is now available at studentaid.gov The FAFSA is a free financial aid application to help you pay the cost of college or technical training after high school. This application will cover TOPS, federal grants (money that does not have to be paid back), and student loans (money that does have to be paid back). Many colleges require you to complete this application, so check the requirements for the schools that you want to attend.

When completing the FAFSA, you will need to submit the 2026-2027 application (the year you will begin attending college)