Money COVID-19 makes it more important than ever for students to file for federal financial aid November 15, 2020November 15, 2020Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAYComments Off on COVID-19 makes it more important than ever for students to file for federal financial aid Amid COVID-19, fewer students are filling out the FAFSA for college financial aid. Experts say it's more important than ever to get a head start.