How Much Federal Aid Can You Get

You can get an early estimate of your federal student aid eligibility by using FAFSA4caster, an online tool designed to help students and families financially plan for college. After you complete FAFSA4caster, your estimated aid eligibility will be displayed instantly.

The information includes the types of federal student aid you might be eligible to receive and estimated award amounts. If you plan to attend school full-time at a four-year public school, it shows the types of federal student aid that might help cover that cost, listing your estimated award amount for any federal grant programs and providing examples of award packages with in-state and out-of-state costs.

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