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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
What it is:
What it is:
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. By submitting this form, you can be considered for federal aid money by way of grants (such as the Pell Grant) and loans (both subsidized and subsidized), as well as some need-based scholarships and programs within universities.
When to complete:
When to complete:
Complete this as soon as you can. The application will open on October 1, 2021 and should be filled out as soon as possible. Many universities have priority deadlines as early as February. Institutional aid is often described as "first-come, first-serve," and our goal is to receive the best financial aid package possible.
Why it's important:
Why it's important:
This form is required in order to be considered for federal student aid. By not completing it, you risk not receiving aid from your institution or from the federal government, making college much more expensive.
How to complete:
How to complete:
Before you access the FAFSA, you must make an FSA ID (Federal Student Aid Identification). This ID acts as your login to begin the application and your electronic signature to sign it at the end.
Visit FSAID.ed.gov to create your FSA ID.
Students and their parents/guardians MUST have separate FSA IDs!
If you lack the information to create one (such as a social security number), see Ms. Seltzer. There are other ways to sign your application.
You can complete your FAFSA by visiting FAFSA.gov.
Students & families are welcome to meet with Ms. Seltzer to complete their FAFSA applications.
We will also be holding financial aid nights throughout the school year. Make sure to watch for announcements!
Materials needed for FAFSA
Materials needed for FAFSA
If you are living with 2 parents/guardians in the same household, you must provide information for both.
If you are unable to provide information for one or both of your parents/guardians, don't worry! You can still receive financial aid. Please come talk to Ms. Seltzer or a counselor about your options.
To complete FAFSA, have this info ready:
Student and Parent/Guardian's Social Security/Alien Registration Numbers
If the student/parent does not have an SSN, please talk to Ms. Seltzer about your options for aid.
The student's driver's license number (if they have a license with no restrictions).
Permanent personal email addresses for student and parent/guardian.
Parent/guardian's W-2s and tax return information from 2020.
Month and year of parents'/guardians' marriage/separation/divorce.
Estimates of household investments or assets (current total amount in cash, savings, checking accounts) if applicable.
How to Fill Out the FAFSA
How to Fill Out the FAFSA
FAFSA Instructions 2021-2022 (1).pdfThis sheet gives a simple step by step guide for completing the FAFSA. This document is from last year's cycle: please note that you should be applying for the 2022-2023 school year and using taxes from 2020.
FAFSA Line by Line (1).pdfThis Powerpoint gives an in-depth look at the exact questions on the FAFSA. This Powerpoint is from last year's cycle: please note that you should be applying for the 2022-2023 school year and using taxes from 2020.
Refer to this if you are confused about a question and if it is still not answered then contact Ms. Seltzer (kashaseltzer@pamlicoschools.org)
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