Applying for Financial Aid
Federal Student Aid provides over $80 billion annually in financial assistance for college. To receive federal student aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after January 1st. There are three ways that a student can complete the FAFSA:
1. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
2. Download and complete a PDF version of the FAFSA at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov.
(Note: PDF FAFSAs must be mailed for processing).
3. Request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID
(1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665.
FAFSA on the Web
Is a FREE U.S. Department of Education web site where you can complete a FAFSA online and submit via the Internet. You can use FAFSA on Web on a personal computer that is equipped with a supported browser. The Internet address is:
Applying by mail
If you apply by mail, you can obtain a paper FAFSA from:
The Federal Student Aid Information Center by calling:
1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
TTY users call 1-800-730-8913
Or by writing to request a paper form from the Center at the following address: Federal Student Aid Information Center
P.O. Box 84
Washington, D. C. 20044-0084
You may download and complete a PDF version of the FAFSA at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov.
Reminder, paper application forms must be mailed to the following address:
Federal Student Aid Programs
P.O. Box 4692
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864-4692
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