The FAFSA is used to apply for federal student aid such as grants, work-study, and loans. You may also be required to complete FAFSA in order to apply for most state and some private aid.
Students and parents will need an FSA ID number to sign the form electronically upon completion. If you don’t already have an FSA ID number, apply for one at:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid.
Check out these helpful resources from Federal Student Aid: