Financial Aid Information

Class of 2023 Parents: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) will open on October 1 and you can complete it any time after that date at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Both student and parent will have to set up an FSA ID to get started on the FAFSA process. Please click on this link if you would like a step-by-step guide to filling out the FAFSA form. 

If you have any questions about financial aid, please see this Financial Aid Basics brochure put together by the Minnesota Department of Higher Education that clearly explains the financial aid process and the different types of Financial Aid; this may be very helpful for parents new to the financial aid process.

Also, this link from the Minnesota Department of Higher Education includes a list of frequently asked financial aid questions and answers. 

Financial Aid Basics and FAFSA pamphlets are available in the School Counselor's office. Stop by if you would like a copy! 

Financial Aid Resources for Parents and Families

Financial aid, FAFSA and Dream Act information:

• Creating and Using the FSA ID - An explanation of what the FSA ID is, how you get one, and what you use it for. Includes top tips for using an FSA ID. Copy onto the back of the FSA ID Worksheet (above)! Also available in Spanish.

• The FAFSA Process Graphic - A graphic that walks through the process of preparing for, completing, and submitting a FAFSA. Includes information on what happens after a FAFSA is submitted.

• Who is My Parent on Financial Aid Forms?  - A graphic that helps dependent students determine which parent's information to include on the FAFSA or Dream Act Application. Also available in Spanish.

• 7 Things You Need Before Filling Out the FAFSA Form and 8 Steps to Completing the FAFSA Form

Worksheets and handouts:

• FSA ID Worksheet - This worksheet will help students remember their FSA ID account information.

• Completing the FAFSA

• 2022-2023 FAFSA & Dream Act Worksheet - This worksheet is designed to help Minnesota FAFSA or Dream Act filers prepare to submit their online applications. Use this worksheet to gather the information needed to complete these applications and determine dependency status. Also available in Spanish.

• Am I Dependent or Independent? - A worksheet to help students determine their dependency status when filling out the FAFSA. Please note: this form can also be used to determine dependency status for the Minnesota Dream Act application. Also available in Spanish.

• College Planning Workbook - This complete workbook was created in Google Sheets so it is easy for you to gather and organize all the information you will need to submit your college and scholarship applications. Also available in Spanish.

When applying for financial aid online, be sure to use the FREE Application for Student Aid website listed below. WARNING: If you go to fafsa.com you will be charged a fee to fill out a FREE application!!

Helpful Websites:

 FAFSA (this is the link used to actually fill out the FAFSA form) 

 FSA ID (The FSA ID is the username and password you use on federal student aid websites such as fafsa.gov and StudentLoans.gov)

 FinAid (The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid)