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Educational Grants | Free Application For Federal Student Aid

Eligibility

Post-secondary students with financial need; other requirements vary by grant type

Required documents

FSA ID from StudentAid.gov/fsaid, completed FAFSA

Hours

M 8am-9pm, TW 8am-8pm, ThF 8am-6pm, Closed on federal holidays
800-433-3243
Voice·

Main Phone (1-800-4-FED-AID)

800-730-8913
Voice·

TTY

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Submit a FAFSA online, by mail or call for more information. Once you've applied, you'll work with your college or career school to find out how much you can get and when you'll get it.

Fees

None

Service area

United States
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to apply for grants and loans for post-secondary education. Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school. New applications available every Jan. 1.

Last Assured

11/11/2025

Providing organization

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school. New applications available every January 1.