Federal student aid is money that students can use to help pay for college. There are three main types of aid: grants, work-study, and loans. Everyone should apply for federal student aid regardless of income. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Some scholarships and colleges require students to have a FAFSA on file.
The FAFSA will become available October 1, 2025.
Students should apply each year they attend college.
FAFSA Preview Presentation
Federal Student Aid Website (FAFSA)
Tools and Resources to help you Prepare
St. Johns River State College offers help to families in completing the FAFSA:
FAFSA Frenzy October 2025