We strongly encourage all seniors planning on attending a two or four year college/university or trade school next year to file a FAFSA form. Filing online is recommended.
FAFSA Guide:
What is FAFSA ?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that the federal government uses to determine eligibility for student aid. Your financial aid package may include grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and loans. The form collects financial and demographic data.
How do I fill it out?
Filling out the FAFSA is FREE!
Be sure to visit
www.fafsa.ed.gov to get started.
What else should I know?
When completing an electronic FAFSA, you will be required to provide your signature and a parent’s signature. There are two different ways to do this:
Use your FSA ID (read more on the FSA ID below) issued by the U.S. Department of Education to electronically sign your FAFSA. (It is recommended you create your FSA ID before starting the FAFSA as it will save you some time on your FAFSA). Your parents will also need their own FSA ID to electronically sign your FAFSA.
Print the signature page, get the required signatures and mail the form to the address listed on your signature page.
What is an FSA ID and how do I get one?
The FSA ID is the number the U.S. Department of Education uses to identify you online. An FSA ID allows you to (1) electronically sign your FAFSA to speed up the process, (2) check the status of your electronic FAFSA, and (3) make corrections to your personal information online. If you had a PIN # for your own financial aid or from previous children, you can link your old PIN with your new FSA ID. For questions about FAFSA on the web or about your FSA ID, call 1-800-4-FED-AID.