The Federal Student Aid is the larger provider of student financial aid in the US. 

Filling out the FAFSA form will qualify you for grants, scholarships, work-study and loans.

Set up an account to receive your FSA ID.

In order to complete the form you will need:

1. Parents/Guardians W-2
2. Last year's tax return
3. FSA ID 
4. Parents/Spouse contributor name
5. Social Security Number
6. Date of Birth
7. Email address
8. Income and asset information (if required)

You must apply for aid every year.

To fill out the form go to https://studentaid.gov.

Check with your school/university to find out the deadlines for the federal, state and school.

You can list up to 20 schools on your form.