Free Application for Federal Student Aid also known as FAFSA is a federal fund that assist individuals with the continuation of education after high school. There are criteria that an individual must meet to qualify for financial aid, more information about FAFSA qualifications is available here: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/faq003.htm

FAFSA applications are available every year on the 1st of January. The deadline for FAFSA application is dependent on the college that you will be attending in the fall. For more details on your FAFSA deadline contact your campuses financial aid office.