What You Need to Know:
BRIANA HEANEY NEWS EDITOR
Planning on going to college or in college? More than likely you will need to know ins and outs of FASFA. The Free Application For Federal Student Aid, known as FASFA, is a loan that is subsidized by the federal government based on eligibility. Ones Eligibility is based on the income of one of the parents if that person is a claimed dependent or based on the individuals income if they are independent. The earlier you apply the better. If you are planning on file for next years FASFA you can start now, and are encouraged too. There are three ways to file: online at StudentAid.ed.gov, by paper, or by calling in at 1-800-433.