REALITY: Applying online makes filling out the FAFSA
easy. The web application provides detailed step-by-step instructions. Plus,
you can access customer service via chat if you have questions. Filling out the
paper application? Call the Federal Student Aid Info Center at 1.888.4.FED.AID.
Advice is free.
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