Where to get free help filing the FAFSA

Free is the word to remember when it comes to finding help with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

The application free, and the help should be, too.

While the FAFSA paperwork isn’t always easy to navigate, there are plenty of free options for those needing assistance for the current 20222023 college year.

Like filling out your tax return for the first time, it’s almost always best to first try completing the aid process on your own. People hear how complicated the financial aid process is and get discouraged and don’t want to try it. But you really can do it yourself without having to pay anything. And if you are organized, the work shouldn’t take more than a few hours.