New YesCollege Guide to Filling Out the FAFSA

We’re happy to announce that our second resource guide has been published! Anyone attempting to get Federal Aid for higher education needs to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA, and our guide aims to help with that process.


Filling out the FAFSA: The Ultimate Guide
covers all of the most important information needed for those completing the FAFSA. We’ve presented it in the form of a convenient step-by-step guide to save you time and make it easier to digest all the information.

Being organized is key to completing the FAFSA correctly, so our article outlines exactly what you need to prepare to make your application both accurate and complete. A mistake on the FAFSA can have a very significant impact on the amount of aid a student is eligible for, so our tips at the end of the article will also help you avoid common pitfalls.

About the Author Scott Hawksworth

Scott Hawksworth is YesCollege.com's founder and podcast host. His goal with the show is to not only help prospective students gain first hand knowledge about the degree programs they'll enroll in, but to also highlight the careers of fantastic professionals in higher ed. Scott has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from The Ohio State University.