The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. The office of Federal Student Aid helps make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year. For more information and to apply: http://fafsa.gov

FAFSA Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUis5lityCQ

Financial aid is money to help pay for college or career school. Aid can come from

• Grants—financial aid that doesn't have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
• Loans— borrowed money for college or career school; you must repay your loans, with interest
• Work-Study—a work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school
• the U.S. federal government
• the state where you live
• the college you attend

• FAFSA IS FREE. There is no cost to apply
• It is used for both public and private schools 
• The filing period begins in October 2024
• For Basic Eligibility Criteria please see the link below:

http://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/eligibility/basic-criteria

FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances.

• • Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/fafsa-questions/

SENIOR COYOTES!

Scan this QR Code if you HAVE completed your financial aid application! By filling out this form and showing proof of completion, you will have met one of your high school graduation requirements! 

 FSA I.D. is needed by both student and one parent to submit the FAFSA electronically. You can create your FSA I.D. in advance at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch or you can also watch this step by step video on how to create your I.D.  https://youtu.be/yj1Pn-shze8

You’ll need your Social Security number, full name, email address (NOT SCHOOL EMAIL) and date of birth. You’ll also need to create a memorable username and password, and provide answers to some challenge questions so you can retrieve your account information if you forget it.

FSA ID Powerpoint Presentation (English): presentation with audio

FSA ID Powerpoint Presentation (Espanol):  presentación con audio

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