Federal student aid covers such expenses as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. Aid also can help pay for other related expenses, such as a computer and dependent care.

Changes to the 2017-2018 FAFSA

• The new FAFSA form is easier and faster to fill out than ever.
• As of Oct. 1, students can file for aid (a full three months earlier than previously allowed.)
• For the first time, applicants can use prior-prior year tax information when reporting personal and family income. (Previously, the FAFSA used the previous year’s tax data.)