FAFSA
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The FAFSA is now available starting October 1st each year. 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(s) MUST have this to fill out and submit a FAFSA. Tax filing status will determine if one or both parents have to create an FSA ID. If the parent(s) already has one, he/she does not need to apply for another one.) - https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
- 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://docs.google.com/document/d/1nHwJz6PlnCAcBZ75xP_mmOdFIDgmyqsKiuDa6_BtGwU/edit?usp=sharing
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
- Am I an Independent or Dependent Student for FAFSA? (Use this graphic to help determine if you are an independent of dependent student for FAFSA purposes) – https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/dependency-status.png or https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/fafsa-dependency.pdf
2026-27 FAFSA Web Worksheet (Use for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027) – https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/2026-27-fafsa-form.pdf
Federal Student Aid website - https://studentaid.gov/
Student Loans & Loan Forgiveness - www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-college.html?src=pn
FinAid! - www.finaid.org
My TX Future (Formerly College For All Texans) - https://www.mytexasfuture.org/middle-high-school/college-for-all-texans-content-has-moved/
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
Paying Off Your Student Loans – https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2018/08/24/paying-off-your-student-loans/#more-40603