FAFSA

What is the FAFSA?

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA is a form that assesses the need for grants, federal student loans as well as work study funds. It assesses such needs by collecting personal and financial information from students and their parents.

Who Should fill out the fafsa?

Any student who wants to borrow federal student loans to pay for college should fill out the FAFSA. It is encouraged that all students attending college complete this process.

Each student and a minimum of one parent will need a FSA ID in order to complete the FAFSA process. It is encouraged that student(s) and parent(s) create their FSA IDs early so that it does not slow down the overall process.

Financial Aid night presentation

2025-26 FAFSA Presentation_updated 10.01.24.pdf

Students and Parents/Guardians are encouraged to reach out to the financial aid advisor(s) at the specific institution that they plan on attending with any specific questions.

Financial aid night & Future Events

KASFAA is hosting drop-in sessions via Zoom to assist students and parents/guardians with the FAFSA.

Click on the link to obtain specific information: www.kasfaa.org/student_parent_counselor_resou.php

Washburn is hosting in-person FAFSA events available to the public on February 18th and 27th. from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Click on the link to obtain specific information: www.washburn.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid/fafsa-changes.html

Kansas Board of Regents

FAFSA RESOURCES

Link to KBOR FAFSA Resources: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/apply-kansas/fafsa-resources

Navigate to FAFSA Completion Events for upcoming FAFSA public workshops

Financial Aid Checklist for Students and Parents/Guardians to use prior to starting the FAFSA

FAFSA_checklist_-_2025-2026.pdf

Resources regarding FAFSA changes:

Information from Department of Education regarding timeline for the new FAFSA: fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/topics/fafsa-simplification-information/2024-25-fafsa-roadmap
YouTube presentation that explains changes and delay of opening the 2024-2025 FAFSA: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGcjFDY-UEg

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