The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is a form that students need to complete in order to be considered for any type of financial aid at most colleges. It is a free form that can be completed online at the FAFSA website. The FAFSA takes into account the family’s financial profile, including income and non-retirement assets, to determine eligibility for need-based grants and other types of financial aid. It is an important part of the financial aid process for college.

The primary topics from the context are:

1. Overview of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process
2. Obtaining an FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID)
3. Logging in to the FAFSA website and starting a new FAFSA form
4. Sections of the FAFSA form, including personal circumstances, demographics, and financials
5. Providing information about assets in the financial section
6. Completing the parent's section of the FAFSA form
7. Confirmation and submission of the FAFSA
8. Delays in processing and receiving the FAFSA submission summary
9. College A Pro's assistance and resources for navigating the financial aid process