You may choose any of these three methods to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):
- Apply online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov (Recommended) or
- Complete a PDF FAFSA (Note: PDF FAFSAs must be mailed for processing) or
- Request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665. If you are hearing impaired, please contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913.
Complete a PDF FAFSA
The 2009-2010 School Year (July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010)
Select the Black and White PDF if you plan on printing in black and white. Select the Color PDF if you plan on printing in color.
| FAFSA (2009-2010) | English | Español |
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| FAFSA (Black and White) FAFSA (Negro y Blanco) |
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| FAFSA (Color) |
Viewing a PDF FAFSA
To view the PDF FAFSA you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 6 or higher installed on your PC. You can download a free Adobe PDF Reader at Adobe’s Web Site.
The PDF FAFSA is available for you to print and fill out manually or is screen-fillable. Screen-fillable means you can enter your data on the screen before printing. Please note that if you choose this option you will not be able to save your data to your PC.
Printing a PDF FAFSA
To print a PDF FAFSA file from within your reader, we recommend you use the PDF’s print button rather than the browser’s print function. See illustration below.
Saving a PDF FAFSA
As discussed above, you can enter your information into the PDF FAFSA; however, you will not be able to save your information to your computer. In other words, if you fill out the PDF FAFSA on your computer and then attempt to save it, you will save only the PDF FAFSA form and none of your personal information.
Note: Keep in mind that even though you will not be able to save your personal information on the PDF form, your web browser’s cache may store the contents of the Web pages that you have visited during a session. To safeguard your information and prevent another user from viewing what you have entered, you should clear the cache memory, after you have completed the application. For instructions on how to clear your browser’s cache click here.
Troubleshooting a PDF FAFSA
If you have trouble opening a PDF FAFSA through your Internet browser, try RIGHT-clicking on the PDF icon and select "Save target as" from the resulting menu. Save the file to a floppy diskette, removable "thumbdrive" or your computer’s hard drive, and then open the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Help
For questions about the FAFSA, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665. If you are hearing impaired and have questions, please contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913.
