If you are a high school senior and are planning to go to college in the fall, the first step in the financial aid application process is the FAFSA. What is a FAFSA? It is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. What is it for? You have to complete this government form to qualify for federal student aid, including Pell Grants, Stafford Loans and often college administered scholarships and grants.

For help and advice visit: http://www.fafsaonline.com