FAFSA definition

FAFSA. The acronym for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. "FAFSA Receipt Date" – The date reported by ED's processor as the date upon which it receives an applicant's initial FAFSA for an academic year. For paper FAFSA's sent through the U.S. Postal Service, this is the date of physical receipt at the processor, not the postmark date. "Federal Regulations" – Refers to regulations promulgated by ED and codified at 34 CFR 600 et seq.

Examples of FAFSA in a sentence

  • However, it is strongly encouraged and recommended that students complete the FAFSA as early as possible.

  • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required for admission.

  • While a completed FAFSA is not required to apply and receive Free City tuition fee funding, City College will continue financial aid outreach to increase the number of Free City students applying for financial aid.

  • The Institutional Student Information Record (“ISIR”) is the output document resulting from the submission of a FAFSA to the USDOE and includes the data received, system generated data results and FAFSA Filing Status Information.

  • City College will document counseling, outreach, and support services to achieve the goal of increasing the number of students applying for financial aid and completing the FAFSA.


More Definitions of FAFSA

FAFSA means Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the paper or electronic form provided and processed by the United States Department of Education and used by students to apply for Federal Title IV Programs, institutional aid and some state aid programs.
FAFSA means the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is the student aid application provided for under section 483 of the HEA, which is used to determine an applicant's eligibility for federal student aid programs.
FAFSA means the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. “CADAA” means the California Dream Act Application.
FAFSA means the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, as developed under 20 U.S.C. 1082 (m)(1)(C) and described in 34 C.F.R. 682.102(a);
FAFSA means the federal form entitled, “Free Application for Federal Student Aid,” that is authorized and used by the United States Department of Education for assessing a student’s eligibility for Title IV student financial aid under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
FAFSA means the Free Application for Federal Student
FAFSA means Free Application for Federal Student