Yes. The student’s application is safe on the Internet. FAFSA on the Web, in conjunction with your supported browser, uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol to establish a secure session between your browser and the FAFSA on the Web server. All information passed by you to the FAFSA on the Web server will be scrambled through a process called encryption. WARNING: Scam artists sometimes approach students and offer to complete FAFSA forms for payment. Do not fall for this fraudulent activity.