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FAFSA Information & Assistance
The 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available October 1, 2020. This page provides college-bound students and their families with updated 2021-2022 FAFSA completion information and instructions.
What is the FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an online form that must be submitted annually by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for federal student financial aid.
Why do I need to file a FAFSA?
The U.S. Department of Education uses the information provided on your FAFSA to determine your eligibility for aid from federal student financial assistance programs. New Jersey uses the FAFSA to determine your state grant and scholarship eligibility. Colleges and Universities may also use the FAFSA data to award their own aid.
What you will need to start your FAFSA:
- FSA ID (fsaid.ed.gov) for Parent and Student
- 2019 Tax Returns for Parent and Student
- Social Security Numbers for Parent and Student
- Other Income Information
- State Issued Driver's License
- Documentation as U.S. Permanent Residents or Eligible Citizens
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Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
HESAA, the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, is the only New Jersey state agency with the sole mission of providing students and families with financial and informational resources for students to pursue their education beyond high school.
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Other Types of Aid...
FAFSA is definitely one of the most imporatnt resources for any student wanted to attend college but it is by no mean the only one. This is a break down of the types of financial assistance that is available.
