Table of Contents
- What’s going on with FAFSA this year?
- Wait, what is FAFSA?
- How does FAFSA help me get federal student aid?
- Federal financial aid eligibility requirements
- Who should apply for the FAFSA?
- How to fill out the FAFSA: A step-by-step guide
- Pro tip
- When is FAFSA due?
- FAQs
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Edited by Tiffany Connors Editor Tiffany Wendeln Connors is a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards. Previously, she covered personal finance topics as a writer and editor at The Penny Hoarder. She is passionate about helping people make the best money decisions for themselves and their families. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and has been a writer and editor for publications including the New York Post, Women's Running magazine and Soap Opera Digest. When she isn't working, you can find her enjoying life in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, daughter and a very needy dog.
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Table of Contents
- What’s going on with FAFSA this year?
- Wait, what is FAFSA?
- How does FAFSA help me get federal student aid?
- Federal financial aid eligibility requirements
- Who should apply for the FAFSA?
- How to fill out the FAFSA: A step-by-step guide
- Pro tip
- When is FAFSA due?
- FAQs
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