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How to answer FAFSA® student education questions
Here’s a guide for how to correctly enter information about your high school, plus any federal benefits you may have gotten.
Student high school information
Why do they need this info?
The FAFSA® asks if you completed a high school-level education because you need to have a high school diploma or equivalent (like a GED certificate) to be eligible for financial aid.
Can I skip these questions?
No
How to answer these questions
- Select your completion status. Provide details about your high school if you choose “High school diploma”.
- If you answer “State-recognized high school equivalent” for your status, select your certificate or credential type and enter the issuing state.
Federal benefits received
Why do they need this info?
You could qualify for certain types of federal financial aid that are available for students who received federal or state assistance benefits. That’s more free money for college!
Can I skip this question?
No
How to answer these questions
- Select the programs you or a family member received benefits from, or check “None of these apply”.
- The TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) program may be known under a different name in your state. Call 800-433-3243 to make sure you have the correct name.
What else you should know
- Answering these questions will not reduce your eligibility for student aid or federal assistance programs.