Deadlines2015-2016 Deadlines
Federal DeadlineOnline applications must be submitted by midnight Central Time, June 30, 2016. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by midnight Central Time, September 17, 2016. State Deadline Arizona - Check with your financial aid administrator. College Deadline Check with the college(s) you are interested in attending. You may also want to ask your college about its definition of an application deadline - whether it is the date the college receives your FAFSA, or the date your FAFSA is processed. |
What is FAFSA |
Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our 1,200 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 13 million students paying for college or career school. We are proud to sponsor millions of American minds pursuing their educational dreams.
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Important Vocabulary |
Work-Study A federal student aid program that provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school to help pay your education expenses.
Federal Student Aid Programs The programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 that provide grants, loans and work-study funds from the federal government to eligible students enrolled in college or ca... FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid Federal Student Loan A loan funded by the federal government to help pay for your education. A federal student loan is borrowed money you must repay with interest. |