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Federal Student Aid

Community Resource

Serves: Washington

About this resource

Federal Student Aid, a division of the US Department of Education, offers financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, and work-study opportunities for students pursuing college or career education. It oversees the student financial aid programs established under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Intake Procedure: For more information or live chat support, you can either call or visit the website. There are three methods to submit your application: - Fill out the application online - Download a PDF version from the website - Call to request a printed version. The FAFSA needs to be submitted annually while enrolled in school to maintain eligibility for federal aid.

Fees: There are no fees associated with the application.

Who can use this

Applicants must fulfill the following Basic Eligibility Criteria: - Show financial need (for most programs) - Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen with a valid Social Security number - Register with Selective Service (for males aged 18-25) - Be enrolled or accepted in an eligible degree or certificate program - Maintain satisfactory academic progress - Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, home school, or enrollment in an approved career pathway program).

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