FAFSA Online

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the form used to apply for need-based financial aid.
FAFSA Online

CSS Profile Online

Some colleges require that you fill out the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA. Find the CSS Profile online on the Collegeboard website.
CSS Profile Online

FAFSA

The 2008-2009 PDF versions of the FAFSA are now available.  The PDF FAFSA is an official application that can either be submitted by the applicant to the Department for processing or given to a school financial aid office that chooses to provide the information from the FAFSA to the Department electronically. (A student wanting to have the school submit the FAFSA information on his/her behalf should check with the financial aid office ahead of time to see whether they will do this.) Students can access the PDF at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov (click on "FAFSA Filing Options").  You may also access the PDF from www.FSAPubs.org.