financial aid

What it is:

The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. When you submit this application, you can be considered for federal aid money by way of grants (Pell Grant) and loans (both subsidized and un-subsidized), as well as some need-based scholarships and programs within universities.

When to complete:

Complete this as soon as possible, the application opens October 1st. The priority deadline is March 1st, 2022, but you should aim to submit the FAFSA much sooner to have better chances of receiving need-based financial aid. The FAFSA needs to be submitted each year you are in college.

Why it's important:

This form is required in order to be considered for federal student aid. By not completing it, you are lowering your chances of receiving aid at your institution and making it more difficult to afford higher education.

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. Hepburn. There are other ways to sign your application.
You can complete your FAFSA by visiting FAFSA.gov.
- Students or families are welcome to meet with Ms. Hepburn to complete their FAFSA applications.
- We will also be holding financial aid nights throughout the school year. Make sure to watch for announcements!

If you are living with 2 parents/guardians in the same household, you must to 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. Hepburn 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. Hepburn about your options for aid.
The student's driver's license number (if they have a license with no restrictions).
Permanent personal email addresses (not a school email address) 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.

After October 1, you can complete FAFSA for the next academic year.
Before you begin the application, you must make a FSA ID (Federal Student Aid Identification). This will be your login for the application and let you electronically sign it before submitting.
- Visit fsaid.ed.gov to create your FSA ID.
- Students and their parents/guardians MUST each create an ID.
- Do NOT use your high school email address. Use a personal email.
Once you have a FSA ID, complete the FAFSA application here.
Let Ms. Hepburn know if you need help or that you have successfully completed the FAFSA!

I am an undocumented/DACA student. Can I file FAFSA?

Unfortunately, undocumented and DACA students are not eligible for federal student aid. You may still be eligible for state or college financial aid. There are also scholarships you can apply to. Please contact Ms. Hepburn for more specific information.

My parent/guardian(s) does not have a social security number. Can I still do FAFSA?

Yes! Your parent/guardian does not have to have a social security number (SSN) for you to complete FAFSA.
When FAFSA asks for your parents/guardians' SSN, they must enter 000-00-0000. They will be unable to create a FSA ID or sign the FAFSA application electronically. Instead, you will print out the signature page before submitting the FAFSA application. Then you will mail in that page.
If you can not print it at home please see Ms. Hepburn for help, she can also mail it for you!!
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