Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or pick up a copy from your college's administration office. The online and paper forms are identical and require the same information.
On the form, provide your name, address, Social Security number, date of birth, marital status, your financial information and how many dependents you have. You need to have a copy of your most recently filed income tax return so you can answer some of the financial questions.
Figure out your dependency status. If you are a student under the age of 24, living with your parents or obtaining more than half of your support from them, you will need to add your parents' financial information to your FAFSA package.
Provide your college name and its code, which you can obtain from your school's administration office or by using the school code look-up tool on the FAFSA website.
Sign your FAFSA and send it to the federal government. Press the "Submit FAFSA" button if you are filing online. You can mail your paper application to the address listed on the form. Once the government reviews your FAFSA, they will send you your result, which includes the amount of money you will be responsible for paying for your education. The government sends your results to your school, which will inform you how much financial aid and grants you can receive.