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How 2 Apply

2 apply for federal and state sponsored financial aid, every student needs 2 complete an annual application starting in your senior year. Your school guidance counselor and/or college access advisor can help you learn how 2 file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which makes you a candidate for all federal and some state student financial aid.

  • Often viewed as one of the main barriers for students, completing a FAFSA accurately and by deadline dates often may mean the difference of thousands of financial aid dollars for you.  In addition 2 this form being the only method of application for federal and most state financial aid programs, most higher education institutions require the form 2 help determine the amount of institutional aid for which a student will qualify.
  • Many high schools and access programs offer individual FAFSA completion assistance from counselors and/or access advisors that may be done at the high school or the college access program office.  Some schools and  programs also offer a variety workshop formats that can accommodate multiple students and families at the same time.  Check with your counselor or access advisor to see what services are available at your school or in your community.
  • Many states throughout the country participate in a national project that is designed 2 provide students/parents with FAFSA completion assistance.  College Goal Sunday is sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).  College Goal Sunday is a program that financial aid professionals from around the country volunteer to help students and families who need assistance in completing the financial aid forms.  Check for more information here.
  • Do Deadlines Matter?  Absolutely.  College financial aid goes fast.  During your senior year, the earlier you can get in your FAFSA application and all the other info that a college asks for, the sooner you’ll receive your financial aid package.   Colleges have different deadline dates, don’t miss any of them.
  • Other Forms:  Many colleges and local scholarship organizations may have applications in addition to the FAFSA.  Don’t miss out by not completing all forms required.  Use free scholarship searches to find additional aid for college.  Check out our resource list.