FAFSA
Jeffco Public Schools is dedicated to helping everybody complete the FAFSA. Use this link to locate FAFSA Events, Resources, and so much more.
Did you know? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is students’ ticket to receiving scholarships, grants and work study, but only 44% of Colorado high school seniors completed the form last year. The class of 2018 left more than $32 million in aid on the table—unclaimed taxpayer money that could bridge the gap for tens of thousands of students.
Colorado can no longer afford to rank toward the bottom in statewide FAFSA completion. That’s why the Colorado Department of Higher Education is launching the Get Your Piece of the Pie campaign today through April 15, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the FAFSA?
A: FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Click HERE for more information.
Q: Why should I fill out the FAFSA?
A: This answer is simple...Free Money. MOST students are eligible for scholarships and grants to attend college whether they realize it or not. Filling out the FAFSA is the only way to be eligible for this money. Want to know more about this free money? Click HERE for more information.
Q: When will the FAFSA open so that I can begin filling it out?
A: October 1 of your student's senior year of high school.
Q: When do I have to have it completed?
A: To be considered for federal student aid for the 2021–22 award year, you can complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form between Oct. 1, 2020, and 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2022. Any FAFSA corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 10, 2022.
However, many states and colleges have earlier deadlines for applying for state and institutional financial aid. Find your state’s deadline. Check with your college or career school about its deadlines.
Because of the variation in state and college deadlines, it’s highly recommended that you fill out the FAFSA form as soon as you can after Oct. 1 to ensure that you don’t miss out on available aid.
Q: There are a LOT of questions on the FAFSA and I'm not sure how to answer some of them. What do I do?
A: There is a lot of help available to anybody completing the FAFSA. To begin with, use the button above to access the Jeffco Public Schools FAFSA Resources. There, you will find dates for FAFSA completion events and much more! Additionally, use this Step-By-Step Guide to answer some of the questions that you may have.