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Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA, is a rite of passage for prospective or current college students, whether they\u2019re attending a trade school near home or heading across the country to work on a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n

And that financial aid is important: The average cost of college per student, per year is $36,436, according to the Education Data Initiative. And the Associated Press reports that some elite schools will cost as much as $95,000 this coming school year.<\/p>\n

Some good news in an increasingly expensive educational landscape: Recent major changes to the FAFSA have simplified the process of applying for aid. That means it\u2019s easier than ever to get the financial assistance students need.<\/p>\n

The FAFSA form for the 2024-25 school year became available in late December 2023, three months later than it typically becomes available, due to a number of sweeping changes to the process. The exact deadlines vary by state, but it\u2019s best to turn the form in as quickly as possible. Early applicants have better chances for more federal financial aid.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t fret: It\u2019s still not too late to submit your FAFSA even for the 2023-24 school year; the final deadline for that is June 30, 2024.<\/p>\n

The new form is now much easier to fill out. In recent years, applicants have been able to use older tax information instead of making estimations and corrections. And for the 2024-25 school year, the FAFSA has shrunk to just 36 questions instead of 108. But even with the modifications, filling out a financial aid application isn\u2019t anyone\u2019s idea of a fun evening at home.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s why we\u2019re here. Behold: Your ultimate guide to filling out the FAFSA form. We\u2019ll cover what exactly the FAFSA is, why everyone seeking higher education should fill it out, how to complete the (dreaded) application itself and tips to get through the paperwork quickly.\n<\/p>\n

<\/span>What Is the FAFSA and Why Should I Fill it Out?<\/h2>\n

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form administered by the U.S. Department of Education\u2019s Office for Federal Student Aid. Current and prospective college students can submit the FAFSA form to determine what federal aid \u2014 in the form of grants, scholarships, federal loans or work-study jobs \u2014 is available to them each academic year.<\/p>\n

Colleges and universities frequently use data from the FAFSA to determine eligibility for their own scholarships and student assistance programs, too. What that effectively means is that the FAFSA isn\u2019t only for need-based or federal aid, so you should complete the FAFSA annually \u2014 even if you think your parents make too much money.<\/p>\n

<\/span>New FAFSA Rules: FAFSA Simplification Act<\/h3>\n

Due to new legislation known as the FAFSA Simplification Act, which passed in December 2020, some FAFSA rules are changing. The law aims to drastically simplify the student aid FAFSA form, cutting it from more than 100 questions to 36 \u2014 starting with the 2024-25 school year.<\/p>\n

In addition to the simplified form, there are other significant changes to the FAFSA. For instance, previous drug convictions are no longer a barrier to receiving federal student aid, and male applicants no longer need to register for the Selective Service System (SSS), aka the draft or military conscription, to be considered.<\/p>\n

Other big FAFSA changes now confirmed for the 2024-25 school year include:<\/p>\n