College students hoping to receive federal financial aid can get some help with the application as part of “FAFSA Frenzy.” FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Events are scheduled Sunday from 2pm to 4pm at Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri State University.

At Missouri Western, the event will be held at Spratt Hall. Families who bring their completed 2014 income tax returns will be able to complete their 2015 FAFSA on-site during the event.

If you haven’t completed their tax returns you can still get valuable information to help you finish the FAFSA at home.

The event at Northwest will be held at the B. D. Owens Library. You’re urged to W-2 and other tax forms, or your completed return. You should also be prepared to show your “Student PIN” and “Parent PIN” numbers. You may apply for your PINs at www.pin.ed.gov before attending a FAFSA Frenzy event.

Now in its 12th year, FAFSA Frenzy, a program of College Goal Sunday, is offered in Missouri through partnerships involving the Missouri Department of Higher Education, the Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel, the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority and USA Funds to assist students and families in completing the FAFSA.

“In 2011-2012, Missouri postsecondary students received more than $3.5 billion in financial aid from the federal government and other sources,” said Marilyn Baker, Missouri Western director of financial aid. “The first step in accessing that aid is filling out the FAFSA, and we are happy to be able to help.

The FAFSA deadline for Missouri is April 1. However, the priority deadline for Missouri Western is March 1, so Baker encourages students to apply early.

Students must fill out a FAFSA every year to be eligible for most types of federal and state aid, including grants, scholarships and loans, as well as financial assistance offered by colleges and universities.