Federal Student Aid / FAFSA

College & Education · Massachusetts · Free

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the first step for Pell Grants, federal direct loans, work-study, and most state and institutional aid for Massachusetts students. File online at studentaid.gov; dependents need a parent co-signer and parent tax info. Have Social Security numbers, tax returns, W-2s, bank statements, and a list of schools ready. The FAFSA is free; never pay a third-party to file it.

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