Financial Aid FAFSA Information
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Department at many colleges and universities recommends that students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online (opens in new window) .
As of October 1st, the FAFSA application is available. Completing the FAFSA is the first step in the college financial aid process. This is a required form for any student seeking federal aid. We encourage all students to complete it regardless of income. Many colleges require students receiving scholarship funds to complete a FAFSA. Additionally, some families complete a FAFSA in order to access unsubsidized federal loan funds that are not income dependent.
Resources
- FAFSA Website (opens in new window)
- Tips to Get Started with FAFSA (opens in new window)
- 7 Things You Need Before Filling Out the FAFSA Form (opens in new window)
- 8 Steps to Completing the FAFSA Form (opens in new window)
- 12th Grade College Prep Checklist (opens in new window)
- FAFSA Tips and Common Mistakes to Avoid (opens in new window)
- Questions? Call FAFSA at 1-800-433-3243 or contact the Financial Aid Office at the college you are applying to.
Videos
Financial Aid and the FAFSA Video (opens in new window)
Financial Aid – What Happens Now? (video, opens in new window)
One helpful resource is the documentary Borrowed Future: How Student Loans Are Impacting the American Dream (opens in new window) .