Get help paying for college! Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Start or continue your FAFSA, correct your FAFSA, check the status of your FAFSA, and more. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used to apply for all federal, as well as for many state, regional and private student aid programs. Each year approximately 14 million FAFSAs are processed.