Why complete the FAFSA?

• • Determines whether a student qualifies for need-based federal financial aid​.

  • Necessary if student is attending an in-state school and planning on applying for financial aid through the state of Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).

  • Required by colleges to determine which students qualify for their own financial aid packages and scholarships.

Here's what you need to do.

• • START NOW. Create an FSA ID username and password at https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm. If you are a dependent student, your parent will need to also create an FSA ID.

  • Apply after December 1st online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or obtain a copy of the application at your public library.

  • Deadline for completing the application is March 1st!

Here's what you will need.

• • FSA ID​

  • Social Security Number

  • Alien Registration Number (if not a US-born citizen)

  • Tax Returns (for both yourself and your parent)

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File the FAFSA as soon as possible in order to have the best chance to receive funds that you may qualify for. For assistance when filing your application, please call: 1(800)-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).

This program offers grants and scholarship based on need, career, or unique population.  Students must be attending in-state institutions unless otherwise noted. Find out more here.

Find out more about how ROTC can help finance your college degree here.​

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ROTC Opportunities at Anne Arundel Community College:

• Air Force ROTC or Army ROTC through the University of Maryland at College Park

  • For more information about the Air Force ROTC program at the University of Maryland, contact their office at (301) 314-7644. For more information about the Army ROTC program at the University of Maryland, contact their office at (301) 314-9238.​

• Army ROTC through Bowie State University

  • ​For more information about the Army ROTC program at Bowie State University, contact their office at (301) 860-3565.