The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a fundamental resource for students who want to obtain financial assistance for college.
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Additionally, through the FAFSA, students can access grants, loans, and work-study programs.
Here are some important details about the FAFSA:
- What is the FAFSA?
- The FAFSA is an application that allows students to request federal and state financial aid to cover their college expenses.
- Through the FAFSA, students can access grants (such as the Pell Grant), loans, and work-study programs.
- Changes to the FAFSA form:
- The federal government updated the form this year to make it quicker and less overwhelming to complete.
- However, some students have found the form still challenging due to changes in terminology and technical glitches.
- Importance of completing the FAFSA:
- The FAFSA helps determine if students are eligible for Pell Grants and other scholarships.
- Completing the FAFSA is crucial, even if students don’t think they need financial assistance, as it provides estimates and helps with budget planning.
- Tips for completing the FAFSA:
- Students should create an account and obtain an “FSA ID” (username and password) to submit the FAFSA online.
- It’s important to have all necessary information ready before starting to fill out the form.
- The FAFSA is risk-free: there are no fees, and you don’t have to accept any aid offered.
- Grants and Scholarships:
- Grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid.
- The Pell Grant is a federal grant based on financial need and is one of the most common.
- FAFSA help events at Forest Hill Community High School:
- If your child attends Forest Hill Community High School, the school will hold a FAFSA completion assistance session on Wednesday, April 17, from 10 am to 12:30 pm in the Media Center.
7. Where can I get help completing the FAFSA?
Additionally, many high schools offer help with completing the FAFSA.
Additional resources:
- FAFSA website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa)
- Help completing the FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa?field_news_story_syndication_target_id=86&ct=t%28EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2_5_2021_COPY_01%29)
- List of FAFSA help events: https://studentaid.gov/h/announcements-events)
So don’t leave money on the table. Complete the FAFSA today.
Therefore, remember that the FAFSA is a valuable tool to help students access higher education without accumulating large debts. Take advantage of this opportunity!
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