FAFSA 2023-2024

Applying for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is crucial for graduating high school seniors for several reasons:

1. Financial Aid: FAFSA opens doors to grants, scholarships, and loans crucial for covering college costs, making higher education more accessible.

2. Institutional Aid: Many colleges use FAFSA data to determine eligibility for their own scholarships and grants, potentially reducing the overall expense.

3. Federal Aid: Qualifying for federal grants and subsidized loans through FAFSA helps alleviate the burden of student debt, offering more manageable repayment options post-graduation.

School counselors, college access advisors, and college financial aid representatives are available to assist you in completing the FAFSA form during the following dates:

FAFSA Open House Dates

January 21, 4-7 pm

February 5, 4-7 pm

February 20, 4-7 pm

Step 1. Create an FSA ID

The FSA ID is a username and password combination you use to log in to U.S. Department of Education (ED) online systems. The FSA ID is your legal signature and shouldn’t be created or used by anyone other than you—not even your parent, your child, a school official, or a loan company representative. You’ll use your FSA ID every year you fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and for the lifetime of your federal student loans.

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1.1 Create an FSA ID w/o Social Security Number (for parents w/o a SSN)

Create an FSA ID

Step 2- Are you ready to complete the FAFSA?

Before you apply for financial aid:

Preparing for the FAFSA Form

Do you have your FSA ID?

If Yes, Click on APPLY NOW and start the Application
If No, go back to step 1 to create an FSA ID

After applying for an FSA ID, you will need to wait up to 3 business days for it to be processed.
Check your email for updates
Talk to your College Access Advisor in the Career Center if you want to help before the next FAFSA Night.