Federal Student Aid offered by U.S. Department of Education
Federal Student Aid offered by U.S. Department of Education
Provides federal grants, loans, and work-study funds for college or career school. Also helps residents apply for public service loan forgiveness as well as enroll in an Income-Driven Repayment Plan.
Physical Address
400 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
Hours
M-F, 8am-10pm. Sa, 11am-5pm, EST. Closed on all federal holidays.
Website
Application process
Call or visit website for more information or live-chat assistance. Three ways to complete the application: - Complete the application online. - Visit website to download a PDF version. - Call to order a print version. The FAFSA must be completed each year of school enrollment to remain eligible for federal student aid.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Must meet all of the following Basic Eligibility Criteria: - Demonstrate financial need (for most programs). - Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen and have a valid Social Security number. - Be registered with Selective Service (males ages 18-25). - Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program. - Maintain satisfactory academic progress in college or career school. - Have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (e.g., GED, home school, enrollment in an eligible career pathway program).
Languages
Spanish
Agency info
U.S. Department of Education
Federal entry point for accessing grants, work studies and loans for college.