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FAFSA

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid

NEW FOR FAFSA 2024-25 ONLY – The FAFSA will not be available October 1st as usual. Many changes are coming and it will not be available until sometime in December 2023. 

 

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 BOTH parents/guardians MUST have this to fill out and submit a FAFSA. If the parent/guardian 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

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

 

 

 

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