Financial Aid

FAFSA will open October 1, 2025! 

Federal Student Aid Estimator

Step 1 : FSA ID Creation - Create FSA ID Website 

Everyone needs an FSA ID to complete the FAFSA.  If you completed the FAFSA, you may not need to create one if you already have an account. If you cannot remember your login information, here is how to access your account.

What you need to create your FSA ID:  Social Security Number, Date of Birth, and Your own email and cell phone number.  Students and contributors cannot use the same email and phone number.

Mixed Status Families - If the student has a social security number, but the parents do not, parents are still able to create an FSA ID.  Please also see recent information from NCAN - NCAN Shares FAFSA Guidance for Mixed Status Families and Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) Statement on Financial Aid Application Privacy

Who's My FAFSA Parent? wizard

FSA ID Worksheet for FAFSA and WAFSA - Printable

Step 2: Complete the FAFSA

A Step-By-Step Guide to Completing the 2026-2027 FAFSA by Sallie Mae

To Help You Prepare: 

2026-27 FAFSA Paper Application in English 

2026-27 FAFSA Paper Application in Spanish

Gathering Documents for the FAFSA Form:

You might need the following information or documents as you fill out the 2025–26 FAFSA form:

• Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) must both have FSA ID.  Not sure which parent needs an FSA ID - Who's My FAFSA Parent? wizard

• Social Security Number

• Cell Phone Number and Email Address

• List of schools the student is considering

• Your parent(s) email address

• Tax returns

• Records of child support received

• Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts

• Net worth of investments, businesses, and farm

Keep these records! You may need them again. Do not mail these supporting records to us.

Resources - Financial Aid Resources for Students by 12th Year Campaign - Padlet