WHAT IS FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the application colleges use to determine eligibility for federal, state, and college-sponsored financial aid, including grants, educational loans, and work-study programs.  


The new form will be available in December 2023, not Oct. 1.

The launch date will apply only for the 2024–25 FAFSA form.


The FSA ID allows students/parents to securely fill out the FAFSA, save the FAFSA, and sign/submit the FAFSA. The student (CHS senior) and one parent need to set up separate Accounts (FSA IDs).  This step can be completed prior to December, 2023.

IMPORTANT!  SENIORS COMPLETE THIS STEP IMMEDIATELY ONCE IT OPENS IN DECEMBER 2023

For current CHS seniors, attending college Fall 2024

     Complete the 2024-25 FAFSA 

After you submit your FAFSA form online, you'll need to  review your STUDENT AID REPORT (SAR), which is a summary of the FAFSA data you submitted. You (the student) will get your SAR within three days to three weeks after you submit your FAFSA form.  When you get your SAR, review it carefully to make sure it's correct and complete. The school(s) you listed on your FAFSA from will use your information to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid.  If you made a mistake on your FAFSA form, you will need to correct or update your FAFSA form.


Which FASFA application year should I fill out?

WHAT IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FAFSA DUE TO IMMIGRATION STATUS?

Washington State offers financial aid programs to students who are not eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status. These students still need to meet other program requirements.

Washington State offers financial aid programs to students who are NOT eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status.  To determine eligibility, the student will answer three Eligibility Questions when clicking on the WASFA New User Account link.  If eligibility is met, then the application program will allow the student to "Create New Account" for the WASFA Application.

For current CHS seniors who are NOT eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status, you will complete the 2024-25 WASFA form if you plan to attend college Fall 2024

Apply to WASFA