A FAFSA contributor is someone — typically a parent or spouse — who must submit their personal and financial information to a student’s college financial aid application. This person doesn’t need to be financially responsible for the cost of their student’s education. If you’re a student, there are two main reasons why you might have […]
The FAFSA unlocks all federal student aid, including student loans, need-based Pell Grants, work-study and even some private scholarships. Colleges use the form to build financial aid offers for students. There’s no income limit to qualify for aid. The release is earlier than expected; the Education Department previously said it would open the FAFSA to […]