Scholarships and assistantships offered from the program likely will not cover the full tuition cost, so students might consider looking into government loans if they can’t cover the cost themselves. The FAFSA is a federal government form that helps determine eligibility for student aid. If you plan to utilize loans for graduate school, you will want to file the FAFSA during the application process and ensure that you enroll in the minimum number of graduate credits to stay eligible for government loans.