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October 22, 2018

Filling out FAFSA: What you need to know

  • First of all, if you don't file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form you won't get any aid — but it can take from one to five hours to complete.
  • By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL
    AP Personal Finance Writer

    The race is on for financial aid.

    The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is available now. It's widely considered the most important document in securing money for higher education. Current and prospective students must fill it out annually to get loans, grants and other forms of federal student aid.


     
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