The U.S. Department of Education continues to streamline the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to make it easier for students to apply for federal student aid. USA Funds^® University’s FAFSA Wednesday webcasts will explore the changes planned for the 2012-2013 award year — including modifications to the Internal Revenue Service data retrieval process.

The free, 90-minute webcasts also will share answers to common questions applicants ask while completing the FAFSA.

The USA Funds University online course 102 Understanding the FAFSA will help prepare participants for the webcast.

FAFSA Wednesday webcasts are scheduled from 2-3:30 Eastern time on following dates:

• Jan. 4.
• Jan. 11.
• Jan. 18.
• Jan. 25.

Learn more and register for the FAFSA Wednesday webcasts.