The 2025-2026 FAFSA Resource Hub
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the key to unlocking grants, scholarships, work-study, and low-interest student loans.
We created our FAFSA Resource Hub to guide you step-by-step through the financial aid process, making college more affordable and achievable. Here you'll get the most up-to-date insight on:
- What's new (and what hasn't changed) for FAFSA 2025–2026
- How to prepare your financial documents before applying
- Step-by-step FAFSA help for both first-timers and returning students
- Strategies to unlock more scholarships and aid opportunities
FAFSA Fact of Fiction
Don’t let misconceptions about the FAFSA prevent you from getting the money you need for college. Learn the facts now.
FAFSA Filing Kit
Filing the FAFSA isn’t as complicated or time-consuming as it seems. Get everything you need to know about filing the FAFSA here.
How to Speak Financial Aid
Financial aid has its own unique language. This glossary takes
the mystery of securing financial aid for college.
Top 5 Sources for Financial Aid Advice
Here are some reliable places to turn to for advice and insight on the financial aid application process.
Things to Know About the New FAFSA
Learn about the new FAFSA and how it's faster and easier to complete.
How to Shelter Assets on the FAFSA
Learn how you can shelter assets to increase eligibility for need-based financial aid.
What is the Student Aid Index (SAI)?
Learn how the SAI replaces the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and how this change could impact the financial aid you qualify for.
Legal Residency on the FAFSA
Establishing legal residency in a state can have significant financial implications for how much college will ultimately cost you.
