FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Opens in December!
FAFSA FRIDAYS starting in December in College & Career – Room 211 with Ms. Morris. Students will be able to get help with the new FAFSA form and process!
Please visit www.studentaid.gov for more updates on the new FASFA Form for the 2024-2025 school year.
8 Steps to Completing the FAFSA Guide
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Everything You Need to Know About the FAFSA from OnlineU
Cash for College from Florida College Access Network
What is the FAFSA?
The FAFSA is a free online application for financial aid eligibility for college. It’s used by schools to put together your federal student aid package for one year of college. This package can include grants for college, work-study, federal student loans, and even state and school financial aid.
While financial aid is not the same as student loans, you must first complete the FAFSA form to apply for a federal student loan. Completing the FAFSA online is convenient—and it can make your financial aid search easier.
Debunking financial aid myths
Myth: My family's income is too high to qualify for federal financial aid.
Fact: Student and family income isn’t the only factor that the government uses to decide if a student qualifies for federal financial aid. The only way to know for sure if you’ll qualify is to fill out the FAFSA.
Myth: My family has money saved for college so we won't get any federal financial aid.
Fact: Savings might not be a major factor when a school decides if a student qualifies for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans. There are allowances for savings and assets.
Myth: My sibling wasn't eligible for much federal financial aid last year, so I won't be eligible when I enter college.
Fact: Actually, the number of family members in college might have a favorable impact on your financial aid eligibility.
Myth: I’m only attending college part-time, so I won't be eligible for federal financial aid.
Fact: Financial aid is available for part-time students. Talk to the financial aid offices of the colleges you’re interested in attending about aid for part-time students.
(INFORMATION ABOVE FROM SALLIE MAE)