FAFSA

What is FAFSA?

FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a form provided by the U.S. Department of Education that may be filled out by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. It is the first step in applying for most federal, state and college-provided financial aid for students — not just federal student aid, as the name might imply.

Nearly every student may be eligible for some form of financial aid. Students who may not be eligible for need-based aid may still be eligible for an unsubsidized Stafford Loan regardless of income or circumstance. Once the FAFSA application is completed and filed, a federal processor will examine all the information and pass the results on to the financial aid offices at the preferred colleges listed on the FAFSA.

The FAFSA form is often more than 100 questions long and can seem daunting, but it isn’t really—and the helpful financial aid experts at Provo College can help you every step of the way.

Even if you think you may not be eligible, we encourage everyone to apply. The sooner you submit your FAFSA, the more financial aid options you may have!

We can help you complete your FAFSA
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State Deadlines*

Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Utah

March 1, 2025
Idaho

*source: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/fafsa-deadlines

College Deadline

Call the Financial Aid Team

School deadlines may vary based on your program start date.

Federal Deadline

June 30, 2026

The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 pm Central Time (CT) on June 30th of each calendar year. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by the date provided annually by the Department of Education. See the Federal Deadlines site link below.

*source: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/fafsa-deadlines

How to Fill Out the FAFSA Form

1. Gather your information – social security or alien registration number, federal income tax return, W-2 forms, and other income sources and investments. Your parents will be required to provide information if you are a dependent.
2. Create your FSA (Federal Student Aid) ID on the FAFSA website. You’ll use this to access resources and to electronically sign your FAFSA.
3. Complete the application. Be thorough and double-check it for accuracy.
4. Submit your FAFSA. You will receive an email when your FAFSA has been processed.

Student Enrollment Portal

FAFSA Net Price Calculator

FAFSA FAQ’s

Federal Shopping Sheet

FAFSA How to Apply

Federal Shopping Sheet