The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is a form that students in the United States fill out to determine their eligibility for financial aid from the federal government for higher education. The information provided on the FAFSA is used to calculate the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and determine the amount of financial aid a student is eligible to receive, including grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and federal student loans. The FAFSA is typically submitted annually and is a crucial step in the financial aid process for college-bound students.
