FAFSA - Financial Aid/Work Study/Internships

Want to start the FAFSA process?

• Students and parents/guardians will need to create an FSA ID first to access and complete the FAFSA. Students will "invite" their parents/guardians to complete their portion by entering the Parents (DOB, SSN, Email, Mobile Phone)

• Please go to Student Aid.gov for all up to date information and help in completing the FAFSA

• Graduating seniors are required to complete the FAFSA to enter any college/university nationwide, some trade schools & to apply for scholarships

• FAFSA equates to FREE federal aid to attend college and/or a trade school that you do not payback 

• FAFSA Changes Are Coming: What You Need To Know 

• Parents & Students will need to create an FSA ID  account first before completing the FAFSA - it is the only legal way to "sign" your online application. Your Security # is required

• Go to the link for specific information & what you need to complete the online form studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 

• You will need your tax records for 2 years prior to the FAFSA you are completing (for instance - for HS Seniors graduating 2024 & filling out the 2024-25 FAFSA, you will need your 2022 tax forms)

• A  Step by Step Guide on How to complete FAFSA form 

• Federal Work Study program - you will need to select this on the FAFSA application. Not all colleges have a Federal Work Study program. Check with the school's Financial Aid office. Learn about by visiting Salliemae  

• For information on job opportunities on campus, go to your school's Career Center. 

• College Jobs 

• Find Internships database

Important Information Regarding the NEW FAFSA  

Should I fill out a FAFSA? YES, if students would like to be considered for any federal aid (Pell Grant, FSEOG Grant, Direct loans, and Work-Study) or UM need-based aid, they must complete the FAFSA.  

When Can I file my FAFSA? The 2024-2025 FAFSA release is delayed and will become available by December 31st 2023, as announced by the Department of Education.  

What's an FSA ID? The FSA ID is a username and password combination used to log in to U.S. Department of Education (ED) online systems. 

When should I create my FSA ID? At least 3 days before filing the FAFSA. Students and all contributors must register for an FSA ID.  

PRO TIP: What’s a “Contributor”?  Anyone providing information on a FAFSA including: 

• the student 

• the student's spouse (if married) 

• the biological or adoptive parent(s) 

• the spouse of a remarried parent who is on the FAFSA (stepparent)