Here is a link to free events held via Zoom from u*aspire to walk your family through completing this important information for college enrollment, next steps post completion as well as understanding Financial Aid Offers. 

Financial Aid Virtual Events-uAspire hosts free virtual events to walk students and families through the financial aid process and applications, provide resources and guidance, and answer questions.

Families can register for any of these events here

FAFSA Walkthrough-Get an overview of the FAFSA, the application required by all colleges nationwide in order to receive federal financial aid. 

CSS Profile- This financial aid form is required by some private colleges and universities to apply for student grants and college financial aid. 

Scholarship Basics and Tips 

Learn about the different types of scholarships, where to find them, and how to apply.

What's your FAFSA Dependency Status 2024-2025? 

Ohio College's FAFSA Priority Deadlines for 2023-2024. Submit FAFSA before the EARLIEST deadline for your colleges. 

Wondering how to pay for college? This video series can help. Over the course of eight short videos, learn not only what resources are available to help pay for college, but also the basics of financial aid and the questions to consider before choosing a college. 

Tips for reading financial aid award letters 

Not ready to complete the FAFSA yet, you can complete the  Financial Aid Estimator, an early estimate of your eligibility for financial aid. Takes about 10 minutes.

Who is my parent when I am completing the FAFSA? www.sfa.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/who-is-my-parent.jpg 

Some colleges (about 300 nationally) require a CSS profile, this is in additional to the FAFSA. It also opens on October 1.  You can begin that process here. This is calculated through several years of financial information, instead of one year like the FAFSA. 

Guide if you are selected for FAFSA verification 

What will I need to fill out the FAFSA?

To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), you will need:

• Your Social Security Number

• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)

• Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)

• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)

• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

• An FSA ID to sign electronically.

Males in the Class of 2023---

Register with the Selective Service System?

This is question 22 on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) PDF.

If you’re a male between the ages of 18–25 and not registered with the Selective Service System (SSS), select “Yes” and the SSS will register you. You can also register online. This requirement applies to any person assigned the sex of male at birth.

Your registration status with the SSS no longer affects your eligibility to receive federal student aid; however, you can still register through the FAFSA form.

If you believe that you’re not required to register with the SSS, you should call the SSS office at 1-847-688-6888 for information regarding exemptions or visit the SSS website