I went to school right out of high school and I got financial aid and direct loans too I guess. And now that I want to go back 2 years later, I forgot the process, I live on my own now, I live in New York state, I know that I have to fill out a fafsa, but I haven't even applied to the school or anything yet

The first step is to figure out which schools you are interested in possibly attending. Go online to each school's web site - you will find information about their programs, the application process, and financial aid, etc.