Get the Free Application for Federal Student aid by going to the FAFSA website .Here you may choose to fill out the application directly online or request a paper copy be sent to you. You may create an account which will lead you through the online application process.
Complete questions leading up to the section requiring school information, which include questions one through 100. There is an online tutorial for each section for questions you may have, such as providing income tax and other personal information required on the application.
When you reach question number 101, enter the federal school code for each school to which you are applying. The federal school code begins with a zero, G, B or E and is followed by five digits. The list of school codes can be found at on the website. A search feature allows you to enter the title of the school to find the corresponding code. You may also find the federal school code by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). If the college you are applying to does not have a code, you may enter the name of the college and address in the space allotted.