FAFSA and Financial Aid
FAFSA
College Goal SC
The application is available at fafsa.gov.
This year, you can submit your FAFSA as early as October 1st.
You will use your income tax information from the previous year.
College Goal SC participates in the national intiative, College Goal Sunday. Various locations around our state will offer free help completing the FAFSA. Please stay tuned for information on a help session near you!
Click here to read more about College Goal SC and access resources!
Helpful Links and Resources
CHE: FAFSA Presentation 2023-2024
Better FAFSA: Student & Family Engagement Toolkit
FAFSA Estimator: Click here if you are not ready to file your FAFSA but want to get an estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.
Tips for Filling out the FAFSA
Completing the FAFSA 2023-2024: document explaining Frequently Asked Questions, the application process and specific application questions.
What happens after you submit your FAFSA?
Paying for College: Financial Aid Basics
FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid: check out the Loan Payment Calculator for an estimate on your payments after college
How to Write a Great Financial Aid Appeal Letter: Blog post on appealing a financial aid package