FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
REMEMBER: Everyone must complete the FAFSA before graduation!
ALL Seniors = Complete the FAFSA by MAY 1st to make sure it's verified before graduation!
We recommend to send a screenshot or copy of your confirmation email to your counselor to verify as soon as you're done.
Step #1: Make an FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov
The student and parent each need to make their own FSA ID
Step#2: Complete 2024-2025 FAFSA at fafsa.gov
You may need 2022 family income & tax information to complete
Once FAFSA is submitted --> send your confirmation email to Mr LeMaire at lmlemaire@lpssonline.com
Step#3: Register/Apply for Scholarships!!!
Links for FAFSA Help:
Official FAFSA Website: Federal Student Aid
LA Dept of Ed financial aid site: Funding My Future
Video: Types of Federal Student Aid
Video: Filling Out the FAFSA
Video: After the FAFSA
FAFSA information for Non-Citizens
ASK LeLa: Louisiana's Non-Profit Resource for FAFSA Completion and College Access
BIG future: CollegeBoard's guide to paying for college
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (losfa) now has LEX -- a chatbot to assist parents and students with financial aid issues and some of the frequently asked questions about FAFSA & TOPS
https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/financial-aid-101/free-application-for-federal-student-aid-fafsa/
OTHER FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES: Understanding Fin Aid package courtesy of ACT