Financial Aid

Financial Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on October 1 of each year. Students and parents will need to have an FSA ID to apply.  It is recommended that anyone wishing to have financial support (grants, scholarships, loans or work study) should apply. 

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FSA ID

The college bound student and one parent will need to have an FSD ID. Parents will utilize the same FSA ID for each of their college bound students, as well as for themselves, if they've been a student. The student will need to create an FSA ID. They need to establish this with a email address and phone number that they will have long term. Students should not use their K12 email address for their FSA ID. You will not be able to complete the FAFSA until your FSA ID has been confirmed. In most cases, students and parents can create their FSA ID and then apply for the FAFSA immediately thereafter.

Create Account | Federal Student Aid 

FAFSA

All college bound students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA will open on October 1, 2026 for the 2027-2028 school year. You will need to have your FSA ID before you can complete FAFSA. The FAFSA for the 2027-2028 school year will use your 2025 income taxes.

This information will go directly to the college, university or technical college that you selected. You will receive an Award Letter from those educational institutions, usually late winter.

We do not recommend utilizing websites that require you to "pay" to apply. 

FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid 

Alternative Lender Lists

Students and/or parents can apply for private loans. Many colleges and universities utilize an alternative lender list. One of the common one is FASTChoice. Links can be found on each school's websites under Financial Aid. If ever in doubt, please do not hesitate to reach out to the college Financial Aid Office, if you have questions.