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US Department of Education

For information on Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Student Aid.

The U.S. Department of Education has placed its free Application for Federal Student Aid on the Web. Students can now download the application and/or apply online using their PIN. If you have not received a PIN in the mail, you may go to www.pin.ed.gov to apply. The Federal FAFSA Student Guide is also available online.

Application Process

When applying for financial aid, here are things you should keep in mind:

1. File the FAFSA, even if you think you will not be eligible for a Pell Grant. You will need it to obtain a loan.
2. You can file the FAFSA 2 ways:
   • On the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov using your PIN. If you have not received a PIN in the mail, you may go to www.pin.ed.gov to apply.
   • Mail it in the envelope that is provided with your paper application.
3. File the FAFSA at the same time that you file your tax return. You will need information from your tax return to complete the FAFSA.
4. Full-time status is not a requirement for federal aid.

Note: If you anticipate not filing a tax return, contact the Financial Aid Office staff for instructions.