Quick Tips for Monarch Seniors:
  • Before you can fill out the FAFSA form you need to create a FAFSA ID. FAFSA ID's can take up to 3 days to process so log into StudentAid.gov/fsaid to create your ID today.
  • Do not use your BVSD email to create your ID. You will need to log into this email after high school and your BVSD email will no longer be active.
  • The FAFSA application opens on October 1 of your Senior year. Apply at fafsa.gov.
  • Funds can run out, so apply as soon as possible!
  • It's free to file, so watch out for scams.
  • The FAFSA application deadlines vary by school, so be sure to check their deadlines.

The Post Grad Center has additional FAFSA information located in the hanging wall folders to the right of the printer.

Free Application for
​Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)


​CSS Profile
Start here: studentaid.ed.gov/sa/

FAFSA4caster  will help you understand your options for paying for college. Provide some basic information and estimate your eligibility for federal student aid. Your estimate will be shown in the "College Cost Worksheet" where you can also provide estimated amounts of other student aid and savings that can go towards your college education

FAFSA Home page www.fafsa.ed.gov
Many colleges require the FAFSA to be considered for their scholarships and other student financial aid. This site provides everything you need to know about FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, including; getting organized, filling out the application electronically, how to check the status of your application and the results online. Federal Student Aid plays a central and essential role in supporting postsecondary education by providing money for college to eligible students and families.

FAFSA Common Mistakes article

Changes to the FAFSA® Process for 2017–18
SUBMIT A FAFSA EARLIER: Students will be able to submit a 2017–18 FAFSA as early as Oct. 1, 2016, rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2017. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling students to complete and submit their FAFSAs as early as October 1 every year.

USE EARLIER INCOME AND TAX INFORMATION: Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, students will be required to report income and tax information from an earlier tax year. For example, on the 2017–18 FAFSA, students (and parents, as appropriate) will report their 2015 income and tax information, rather than their 2016 income and tax information.
Here’s a summary of key dates for submitting the FAFSA depending on when you plan to go to school:
In addition to completing the FAFSA, some schools may also require a the CSS PROFILE. For an overview of the Profile check out the College Board presentation or start with the Application Page.

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​College Goal Sunday is a national volunteer-based organization dedicated to helping students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. 

Additional Links about Financial Aid and Paying for College

Forbes Article: 2015 Guide to FAFSA, CSS Profile, College Financial Aid and Expected Family Contributions (EFC)

Consumer Reports Article: Having the College Money Talk
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This image is from studentaid.gov/fafsa

Information NACAC - National Association for College Admissions Counseling