FAFSA® Worksheets & Resources Page
Top FAFSA® Tips
Read all questions and instructions carefully.
Meet deadlines.
Check your email (including spam) regularly for any messages from Federal Student Aid or your college.
How To Access Your Tax Transcript
FAFSA Student / Parent Worksheet
Completing The 2021-22 FAFSA (Step-By-Step Instructions)
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2021–22 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet—Provides a preview of the questions students and parents may be asked while completing the FAFSA form.
Undocumented Students Financial Aid Resources
“Types of Federal Student Aid” Video
Check out this video to learn about federal grants, loans, and work-study jobs and how they can help fund your education: Types of Federal Student Aid video.
The MEFA Institute: Helping Families Understand Financial Aid Offers Video.
Understand Financial Aid Offers
The MEFA Institute: Helping Families Understand Financial Aid Offers
This webinar provides valuable information for school counselors to help families understand their financial aid offers. Topics include an overview of the different types of financial aid available, how to calculate the balance due at each college, and methods for paying the college bill.
Three Types of Financial Aid for College Students
Learn the 3 types of financial aid available to college students - grants & scholarships, work-study, and student loans - and how they help pay for college costs.
Understanding Financial Aid for College
Financial aid is any type of monetary assistance that helps a student pay for college expenses. To apply, simply find out the financial aid deadlines of each college and then fill out the FAFSA® and other financial aid applications required by each college. For a full overview on financial aid, watch our College Financing webinar in English or Spanish.
Click The Sections For More Information Through The MEFA Website
Use this college cost calculator when you receive financial aid offers to compare the aid you receive and determine your estimated college costs and balance due at each prospective college. Final costs for your selected college will be determined at the time your bill is issued, typically in June or July.