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Why FAFSA?
Why FAFSA?
Financial aid makes education after high school more affordable – but first, students have to apply by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Each year, millions of students who are eligible for aid dollars are unable to complete the FAFSA, leaving money on the table that could have helped them pursue postsecondary education.
FAFSA completion is strongly associated with postsecondary enrollment: 92% of seniors who completed the FAFSA enrolled by the November following graduation vs. 51% who did not complete a FAFSA.
And education after high school is associated with all manner of positive outcomes, including financial, health, and civic, among others. Postsecondary enrollment immediately following high school graduation increases the likelihood of eventual attainment, while gap periods between high school graduation decrease the likelihood of completing. (NCAN)
Better FAFSA 101
Better FAFSA 101
Better FAFSA 101 (what you need to know now)
Unusual Circumstances (this has changed!)
Better FAFSA Awareness Toolkit (for communication with students & families)
The Better FAFSA Hasn't Opened Yet, But You Can Already Get Started
Helpful Materials
Helpful Materials
FSA ID Event Promotion Materials (share these with students)
FSA ID Creation Slides (help students create an FSA ID)
FSA ID one-pager (for students & families, includes password saver!)
2023–24 Counselors and Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid
Webinars
Webinars
NCAN Webinar Series: Getting Ready for the Better FAFSA (Free for all)
Federal Student Aid's Customer Outreach Group (Youtube Channel)
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