What is FAFSA on the Web?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used by the U.S. Department of Education to determine your Student Aid Index (SAI). The data collected is used to conduct a “needs analysis” based on financial information, such as income, assets and other household information, which you (and your parents, if you are a dependent student) will be asked to provide. The FAFSA is submitted online at the following address: https://studentaid.gov/.
Because electronic signatures hold the same legal status as written signatures, students and parents of dependent students applying for aid must have an FSA ID to access the FAFSA.
When should I complete and submit the FAFSA on the web?
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for each year that they attend and wish to be considered for aid.
UConn’s On-Time Deadline dates are as follows:
- FAFSA application is available on October 1st each year
- UConn School Code: 001417
- On-time Deadline is February 15th
The Department of Education provides information regarding what happens after a student has submitted their FAFSA. View the After the FAFSA video to learn more.
How do I get an FSA ID?
The FSA ID serves as an identifier to allow students access to their personal information and various U.S. Department of Education systems. The FSA ID serves as an electronic signature. It should not be shared with anyone!
You can apply for an FSA ID from within https://studentaid.gov/.
Students and parents must each request their own FSA ID before accessing the FAFSA.
You may use your FSA ID immediately to complete, sign and submit a new FAFSA. FSA IDs are considered to be conditional until your information is verified with the Social Security Administration (SSA). Once verification with SSA is completed (1-3 days), you will be able to use your FSA ID to access your personal information on Federal Student Aid Websites.
What else can I use my FSA ID for?
If the SSA confirms your information, the FSA ID is then valid for all its uses, which include:
- Access to your FAFSA Submission Summary, provided by the US Department of Education
- Access to your FAFSA data to make corrections
- The option to pre-fill a FAFSA with demographic information from the previous year
- Access to your information on other Federal Student Aid Websites, such as the StudentAid.gov
How do I complete the FAFSA?
Do I need to provide parent information on the FAFSA?
For additional information, visit Reporting Parent Information | Federal Student Aid
What Happens After I Complete the FAFSA?
For any questions about the FSA ID process or for help completing the FAFSA, please contact the Federal Student Information Center at 1-800-433-3243, or visit their website at: https://studentaid.gov/.