One free form decides how much college aid you get — grants, loans, work-study, even school scholarships. Skipping it can cost you thousands.
If college is anywhere in your future, one form stands between you and most of the money to pay for it: the FAFSA. It's free, it's required for almost all aid, and a shocking number of students leave money on the table by skipping it.
— Educational, not financial advice.