October 16 FAFSA assistance
Hands-on assistance in completing the online FAFSA will be provided to seniors and/or parents on Tuesday, October 16 from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm in the high school computer lab on a come-and-go basis. Please review the following information and bring the required information with you.
Seniors who plan to go to college need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible after October 1. By completing the FAFSA, students will find out financial aid for which they qualify. This aid includes federal and state grants, some scholarships and low-cost student loans. Please note: A lot of colleges require the FAFSA to be completed before considering a student for college specific scholarships.
To prepare for completing the online FAFSA, complete the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet . You will need:
- Social Security Card
- 2017 federal income tax returns, W-2’s and other records of money earned
- Current bank account balances and records of investments and untaxed income
- Parent tax returns and account balances if you are dependent.
Students and parents will be required to create an FSA ID which will be used as a “signature” on the FAFSA. Only one FSA ID is required for a parent, no matter how many students they will have in college.
Some other helpful information on FAFSA:
8 Steps to Filling Out the FAFSA Form (for students)
Parent Guide to Filling Out the FAFSA Form
How to Fill Out the FAFSA Form When You Have More Than One Child in College