FAFSA Caster

 

New Financial Aid Estimator – FAFSA4caster

FAFSA4caster
The U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid is pleased to announce the release of FAFSA4caster, a new Web tool designed to assist high school juniors and their families plan for education beyond high school.  Students can receive an estimated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) by entering their information into FAFSA4caster, a simplified version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  FAFSA4caster also provides guidance on next steps for applying for admission, applying for federal student aid, and paying for education beyond high school.

FAFSA4caster Benefits

• Instantly calculate an estimated EFC
• Inform the student of potential Federal Pell Grant (Pell Grant) eligibility
• Reduce the time needed to complete the FAFSA when the student applies as a senior

Spanish FAFSA4caster

Students will be able to access a Spanish version of FAFSA4caster on April 29, 2007.

Contact Information

We look forward to better serving students and families through this new Web product.  If you have any questions about FAFSA4caster, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).