FAFSA Guidance
What is FAFSA?
** FSA ID and FAFSA Information
The student who will be attending a post-secondary school which includes college or a career technical school next August can fill out FAFSA. This is usually seniors.
The student and one parent will fill out the 2023-24 FAFSA starting October 1st. The student needs to create an FSA ID and one parent needs to create their FSA ID. This should be done a minimum of 3 days before completing the FAFSA.
*What will I need to fill out the FAFSA?
* Common Questions When Completing FAFSA
First, create a username and password known as the FSA ID.
Use the link: Create an FSA ID to make it.
It is used to start the FAFSA application and to sign it. This must be done a minimum of 3 days prior to filling out FAFSA. The student and one parent need an FSA ID. You will need your social security number.
Once you create it, you will receive an email stating that you have been verified. Then, it's okay to fill out the FAFSA application. Keep your FSA ID for all of the years you are in college.
Helpful Links to Complete Your FAFSA:
* Arizona Statewide Virtual FAFSA Assistance - Sign up for help in completing your FAFSA
*uAspire FAFSA Support - Sign up for help - meet with an advisor for help. The dates to choose from are Oct. 21, Nov. 30th, and Dec. 15th
* Getting Help Submitting Your FAFSA - Sign Up for Help - Use the link for 1:1 help in completing and submitting your FAFSA
* Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Contact Info
* Be a Leader Foundation Assistance - individual FAFSA Help
* Free AZ FAFSA Advising Hotline - Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm ENG: 1.833.293.2372 SPA: 1.833.643.2372
* Ask Benji - Digital FAFSA Assistant with over 600 FAFSA answers! Send a text for ENG 602.786.8171 or SPA 1.833.643.2372
* College Depot - request personal appointments
Click where it states " click here"You can also contact the following people from College Depot for help: Dominique DeRose 602-262-4957 dominique.derose@phoenix.gov or Meghan Meyerson 602-262-4979 meghan.meyerson@phoenix.gov
* College Goal Arizona Resource Page
* Big Future College Board Financial Aid 101 - articles, webinars, overall information about financial aid/FAFSA for college
* Your Guide to Financial Aid - Nerdwallet - types of federal student aid with explanations
