FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Your path to financial aid starts here!
The FAFSA is your starting point for higher education financial aid. Most students fill out the form in 30 minutes.
This one form puts you in reach of $120 billion in student aid provided by each year the U.S. Department of Education. If you wait too long fill out the FAFSA, you may come up short!
Fortunately, there's help at every corner — within the FAFSA form, on the FAFSA and many other websites. Watch the video on this page! You'll soon be on your way.
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CMC Federal School Code: 004506
Use 2022 taxes for 2024 Fall and 2025 Spring and Summer terms
Use 2023 taxes for 2025 Fall and 2026 Spring and Summer terms
State aid is available for qualified students including those without lawful immigration status. Use the CASFA Form.