The
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application opens each year on October 1.
Use the FAFSA to apply for financial aid for trade school or college.
The student and a parent each need a separate FSA ID.
Don't think you will qualify for any financial aid?
Did you know many schools and local scholarships require that students complete the FAFSA before they will award the scholarships? Even if you don't qualify for Federal Aid, you may qualify for scholarship money when you complete the FAFSA along with scholarship applications.