Students and parents prepare NOW by creating their accounts at StudentAid.gov.
Check out the FAFSA Tools on educationquest.org.
FAFSA Tools - There you will find many different videos and podcasts giving you info on the FAFSA process.
FAFSA Checklist - gives you a list of the things you will need to complete the FAFSA form.
College Funding Estimator - If you are wondering about how much you can expect, then try out this tool. You will need to know some basic tax information such as income for the year.
If you’re filing the FAFSA for the first time and would like free personal help, call the EducationQuest location nearest you to set up an appointment: Omaha – 402.391.4033, Lincoln - 402.475.5222, Kearney - 308.234.6310, or Scottsbluff – 308.708.7199.
Federal Student Aid (an office of the US Department of Education) - lots of resources to help guide you in the government financial aid process
Website - https://studentaid.gov/
A list of resources including documents, checklists, and videos - https://studentaid.ed.gov/resources