FAFSA4CasterSM: Early Aid Estimator
What Is FAFSA4casterSM?
FAFSA4caster is a federal aid estimator that you can use before officially applying for aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
FAFSA4caster will provide you with an estimate of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is an index that colleges use to determine what types of student aid you may receive. Using your EFC, FAFSA4caster will determine what types of federal grants, loans, and work-study you might qualify for and will provide you an estimated award amount for each.
Who Can Use FAFSA4caster?
Any student, regardless of age or year in school, may use FAFSA4caster.
How Do You Access FAFSA4caster?
Go to www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov.
What Should You Do After Using FAFSA4caster?
FAFSA4caster will provide information on next steps in the financial aid process. Also, in winter of your senior year of high school, you will receive a reminder to complete the FAFSA.
| Important: After using FAFSA4caster, you should continue to research additional options for financial aid. FAFSA4caster provides you with other sources to check out. |
