Embedded Files
FAFSA Overview
FAFSA Overview
FAFSA stands for "Free Application for Federal Student Aid". The completion of the FAFSA form is a requirement for all students who plan to attend college and who will apply for financial aid from the school, state, and/or the federal government.
Notes:
FAFSA opens every year on October 1 for students planning on attending college the following fall. Deadlines for college financial packages will remain the same so it's imperative that you complete your FAFSA as soon as possible!
FAFSA can be completed online or on your mobile device.
View the helpful videos below for an overview of FAFSA, how to create an FSA ID, and a step-by-step FAFSA walkthrough. These will make the process much simpler!
Financial Aid Newsletter
Financial Aid Newsletter
GET STARTED
GET STARTED
For the Class of 2026 - you will use the 2026-27 form. Coming soon!
Step One: Create Your FSA ID
Step One: Create Your FSA ID
Before you begin the FAFSA, create a Federal Student Aid ID, a secure username and password for the student and one parent.
Here's an FSA ID Worksheet to help your remember your FSA ID information!
Step Two: Complete the FAFSA
Step Two: Complete the FAFSA
Beginning Ocotober 1st, the Class of 2026 can begin filling out the 2026-27 FAFSA, using 2024 tax information.
starting October 1, 2025
Class of 2026 - What You'll need to Complete
Class of 2026 - What You'll need to Complete
the 2026-27 FAFSA Form
the 2026-27 FAFSA Form
FAFSA Estimator
FAFSA Estimator
Would you like an estimate of aid before you complete your FAFSA® form? It’s possible when you use the Federal Student Aid Estimator.
Would you like an estimate of aid before you complete your FAFSA® form? It’s possible when you use the Federal Student Aid Estimator.
FAFSA Help Videos
FAFSA Help Videos
Financial Aid Events
Financial Aid Events
IDVA Parent Financial Aid Night - Coming Soon!
IDVA Parent Financial Aid Night - Coming Soon!
IDVA and ISID FAFSA Help Sessions Coming!
IDVA and ISID FAFSA Help Sessions Coming!
Check your Class Connect Sessions for links.
If you can't make it to one of these but would like help, please contact Mrs. Mecham! dmecham@idahova.org
More Financial Aid Information
More Financial Aid Information
Understanding the financial aid process for school can be most perplexing and overwhelming. The following websites will help you navigate through this process with a little more confidence.
Always remember that completing the financial aid applications and getting help with the financial aid process is FREE... be wary of those who want to charge money to help get financial aid or assist in scholarships searches!!!
Financial aid sites:
The most comprehensive and complete site for student financial aid. It includes scholarship searches, as well as a cost calculator.
Sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Officers, this gives important financial aid information for parents and students.
www.uaspire.org/resources/financial-aid-resources
Improving the economic mobility of underrepresented students by increasing access to financial aid and postsecondary pathways.
If you are experiencing homelessness:
If you are experiencing homelessness:
If you’re a dependent student, determine which parent will need to provide information on your FAFSA form using the Parent Wizard Tool. Typically, only one parent needs to be invited to contribute to your form.
We don’t offer a financial aid program specifically for students who are homeless. However, homeless students can receive money for college or career school if they meet the eligibility requirements for federal student aid and complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.
If you answer "Yes" to the unaccompanied and homeless question on the FAFSA form, you can complete and submit the form without providing your parent's information.
FAFSA dependency status information—General information about how dependency status is determined on the FAFSA form. Homeless students may not have to report parent information on the form.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse