The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used by the U.S. government to determine a family's eligibility for grants, work-study, and loans to pay for college. U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens (Permanent Residents) apply for federal financial aid using FAFSA.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used by the U.S. government to determine a family's eligibility for grants, work-study, and loans to pay for college. U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens (Permanent Residents) apply for federal financial aid using FAFSA.
STEP 1: Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) Account
STEP 1: Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) Account
*Special Note: If a parent does not have a Social Security number, the parent does not have to create an FSA ID
*Special Note: If a parent does not have a Social Security number, the parent does not have to create an FSA ID
STEP 2: Assemble Required Documents & File FAFSA
STEP 2: Assemble Required Documents & File FAFSA
2021-2022 FAFSA Checklist.pdf2020 2021 Guide To FAFSA.pdfSample 1040 Form.pdfSample W2 Form.pdfSTEP 3: Receive & Review Student Aid Report (SAR)
STEP 3: Receive & Review Student Aid Report (SAR)
Student Aid Report Sample.pdfThe Student Aid Report (SAR) is a paper or electronic document that gives you some basic information about your eligibility for federal student aid and lists your answers to the questions on your Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA).
Students will receive the Student Aid Report (SAR) via e-mail. Students must forward a copy of the SAR Report to Ms. Cielo Islas at c.islas@ljisd.com.
*IMPORTANT: If you are selected for VERIFICATION, keep in contact with your college and the GO-Center to ensure you complete the next steps for Verification.