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 Help
If you need help completing your FAFSA, you can schedule a virtual FAFSA appointment with the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), in partnership with Metro State U of Denver. EOC representatives are available to help students/families one-on-one with FAFSA applications via virtual appointment. Contact EOC by phone at: 303-352-8746 or email EOC@ccd.edu to schedule a virtual FAFSA Completion Appointment.
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.