What is the FAFSA?
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 create and access my StudentAid.gov account?
Students, parents, and borrowers will need to create their own StudentAid.gov account to:
- Fill out the FAFSA on-line
- Complete other online forms
- Review federal student aid received
- Submit FAFSA corrections
Create a StudentAid.gov account here: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
How do I start my FAFSA?
Who is a Contributor on the FAFSA form?
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/.