Going to college is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make. Making sure you find the right financial fit is key, and filling out the FAFSA is an important step.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to get started on your path to receive federal and state financial aid including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. You can submit your FAFSA before you are accepted to CSU.
What is the FAFSA?
Simply put, the FAFSA is a form that students and families can fill out every year that helps determine their eligibility for some financial aid. While it isn’t required that every student submit it, it is highly recommended. Even if you don’t think you’ll need the aid or you’ll be eligible, the FAFSA sometimes is required for other scholarships or programs that you might be interested in. While some immigrant college students are not eligible for federal financial aid, CSU and the state of Colorado have other financial opportunities.
Is there a deadline?
Students are encouraged to submit it before March 1. The application opens October 1, and the sooner you submit yours, the sooner you will receive information about what you are awarded.
How do I fill it out?
Filling out the form can be quick and easy if you have the right materials ready to submit. The FAFSA asks for information about your financial situation, so you’ll need a few things like your and your family’s tax information, your Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number, and banking and investment balances. See a complete list of materials needed.
What is the CAFSA and should I fill it out?
The Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) is for Colorado students who may not have or don’t wish to share their Social Security Numbers or their parents’ Social Security Numbers, which would prevent them from submitting the FAFSA.
