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FAFSA

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid

The following videos, images, and links will help you apply for and learn more about FAFSA.

STEP 1 - Create an FSA ID (Both the student AND parent MUST have this to fill out and submit a FAFSA. If the parent already has one, he/she does not need to apply for another one.) - https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing

  • FSA ID Worksheet (This is a great form to keep up with student and/or parent FSA ID information. It is IMPORTANT to keep up with this information. You will need it each year to complete your FAFSA.) – https://files.gabbart.com/1235/fsa_id_worksheet.pdf

 

 

STEP 2 - FAFSA's official website (Use this website to complete and submit your FAFSA) - https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 

 

  • Who is my parent for FAFSA? (Use this graphic to help determine which parent(s)’ information is needed for FAFSA.) – https://bit.ly/3ah9yjb

                          Parent

 

                          independent

2022-23 FAFSA Web Worksheet (Use for Fall 2022, Spring 2023, & Summer 2023) –  https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/2022-23-fafsa-worksheet.pdf

2023-24 FAFSA Web Worksheet (Use for Fall 2023, Spring 2024, & Summer 2024) – https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/2023-24-fafsa.pdf

Federal Student Aid website - https://studentaid.gov/

Student Loans & Loan Forgiveness - www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-college.html?src=pn

Grants - www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-apply.html?src=image

FinAid! - www.finaid.org

College For All Texans - http://www.collegeforalltexans.com

Frost Bank Educational Loan Information – https://files.gabbart.com/1235/frost_bank_interest_free_educational_loan_fund.pdf

FAFSA Meeting Information: Midwestern State University FAFSA Video (Fall 2022) 

HELPFUL ARTICLES CONCERNING FINANCIAL AID:

What Happens After Submitting the FAFSA? - https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2016/11/07/what-happens-after-submitting-the-fafsa/#more-8160

Comparing Different Types of Financial Aid (English) – https://files.gabbart.com/1235/financial_aid_article.docx

Comparing Different Types of Financial Aid (Spanish) – https://files.gabbart.com/1235/financial_aid_article_spanish_version.docx

Paying Off Your Student Loans – https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2018/08/24/paying-off-your-student-loans/#more-40603