FAFSA IS FREE!
FREE! It’s even included in the name — free Application For Federal Student Aid.
FILING EARLY
Filing earlier is better. You may receive your school's award letters sooner, leaving you with more time to compare all your school offers and research options to help fill the “gap” for unmet needs.
INSTITUTIONAL AID
Used to determine more than just Federal Aid. Schools require the FAFSA when awarding institutional aid if they do not require completion of the CSS Profile.
WORK-STUDY
Determines eligibility for Work Study. Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial needs, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.
YEARLY REQUIREMENT
FAFSA is required to be completed yearly. Federal aid (including eligibility for Federal student loans) is granted yearly. Therefore, FAFSA completion is required for aid to be granted each year.
RI PROMISE ELIGIBILITY
Determines eligibility for the RI Promise Scholarship. Through the Promise scholarship, all Rhode Islanders coming right out of high school are eligible to pursue associate degrees at CCRI tuition-free.