FAFSA

types of aid

Money to pay for a college education is available in a variety of forms through FAFSA. The Federal Student Aid program includes the following:

Grants = free money, based on financial need
Work-study = a part-time job while you are enrolled in school
Loans = money you borrow and pay back at a low, fixed interest rate; loans are made to students and parents

Scholarships are another source of money for college. See the next page for more information.

To be eligible for Federal Financial Aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. When you submit the FAFSA form online, you will get a FAFSA Submission Summary. The Submission Summary includes your eligibility for federal student aid (grants, work-study, loans) and your Student Aid Index (SAI). All this information can help your family in planning and selecting colleges that are a good financial fit. The colleges you list on your FAFSA form use the information they receive to determine your eligibilty for federal financial aid as well as institutional financial aid.

NOTE: Many states and institutions also require FAFSA completion for students to be eligible state and institutional grants. Therefore, it is critical to meet the FAFSA priority filing date for each institution to which you apply. Check their websites for this information.

Links and Help

Federal Student Aid Office of the U.S. Department of Education

Lots of information and guidance for completing FAFSA

Chatbots: Ask questions via text messages!

Ask Benji - Digital FAFSA Assistant (Arizona specific)

Federal Student Aid Help Center

Free FAFSA Hotline:

Talk to a live person Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM
- English: 1-833-AzFAFSA
- Spanish: 1-833-MiFAFSA

See Mrs. Meyer or your Peer Coach for help completing the FAFSA.

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