Financial Aid

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (website)

• The FAFSA typically opens on October 1 for seniors. However, for the class of 2025, it will open in December.

• Before each year of college, apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.

• Colleges use your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid or emergency aid to students.

• After submission, you’ll receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) from each college you listed and are admitted to.

U.S. Department of Transportation

Video: Getting Started With a StudentAid.gov Account

Video: Ways To Pay for College & Career

Reminders

• The student, parent/guardian are all considered CONTRIBUTORS for the FAFSA.

• If the student starts the FAFSA application first, they will need the parent/guardian's social security number, DOB, and email in order to invite them into the application.

• If the parents starts the FAFSA application first, they will need the student's social security number, DOB, and email in order to invite them into the application.

Instructions & Resources

•  What is the FAFSA?  Videos

• How to Create an FSA ID?  Instructions  Video

• How to Complete the FAFSA Application as Student & Parent?  Instructions  Video

• Step-by-Step Guide Powerpoint

Websites

• FSA ID Account 

• FAFSA Application

• FAFSA Opt-out Form

• TASFA Form (no student social security #)

• FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT THE FEDERAL AID STUDENT INFORMATION CENTER: 1-800-433-3243