After you apply

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used for the awarding of federal student aid along with state and institutional aid. Students should apply as soon as possible.  The FAFSA for the 2024/2025 school year will be available in December of 2023. 

Apply Online

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA

https://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/fafsasimplification/index.html