This guide is long but detailed and very helpful if you are considering taking on debt. Subtitle:  Navigating the Myths and Misunderstandings About College Debt (3.2022). 

Use this 2019-2020 chart to give you a rough starting estimate of your Estimated Family Contribution. Produced by SmartSearch.

All about how the Estimated Family Contribution is calculated (it's not simple!), and what it means. Please remember that in most cases, the formula-generated EFC is higher than families expect and think they can pay. 

Use to practice for the FAFSA. This sheet cannot be mailed in, and is from a previous year, so there will be minor changes when you fill out the real FAFSA online. 

Walks through the process of setting up an FSA ID and helps keep track of the info. 

The official Federal Student Aid guide to completing the FAFSA. Will be updated fall 2019, though we expect the 2020-2021 FAFSA to be virtually the same. 

Úselo para practicar para la FAFSA. Esta hoja no puede enviarse por correo y es de un año anterior, por lo que habrá cambios menores cuando complete la FAFSA real en línea.

Details steps and common FAFSA/ WASFA Priority dates on one side and Pre-FAFSA Steps on the other. 

This PDF lists all of the questions on the 2019-2020 FAFSA. We expect the 2020-2021 FAFSA to be much the same. This cannot be printed and mailed in. Use for your reference and to practice for the upcoming FAFSA. 

Presentation includes nearly all possible screens on the 2018-2019 FAFSA. View so that you know what to expect. 

Information on handout also available on the Scholarships page. 

Introduction to the excellent book The Price You Pay for College by Ron Lieber. Look for reviews and interviews with Mr. Lieber online.