FAFSA
FAFSA OPEN – December 2023 (Due to changes in the law for the 2024-2025 school year, FAFSA application will not open until December-this year only)
Never pay to fill out the FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid) this is a FREE application. FAFSA.gov
Most colleges and universities require students to fill out the FAFSA if they are receiving a scholarship from the school. If you are on Oklahoma Promise, you are required to fill out the FAFSA.
What can you do now? Create a FSA ID. FSA IDs should be created at least 2-3 days before starting the FAFSA. You can create one today by visiting StudentAid.gov and clicking Create Account. https://www.startwithfafsa.org/2023/08/create-your-fsa-id/
How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID) for StudentAid.gov
FSA IDs are needed for students to electronically sign the FAFSA. Both parents of a dependent student and the student will need to create an FSA ID. If parents are divorced please see the attached infograph on who will need a FSA ID. Who needs a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID?
It is best to have your FSA IDs before you start your FAFSA application. https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
(FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.gov should be completed as soon as possible when it opens in December. State Deadline: Oklahoma – As soon as possible after December.
If you plan to attend college from | You will submit this FAFSA | You can submit the FAFSA form | Using income & tax information from |
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July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025 | 2024-2025 | December 2023 – June 30-2024 | 2022 |
July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 | 2025-2026 | October 1, 2024 – June 30-2025 | 2023 |
FAFSA Fundamentals for the 2023-2024 academic year (Coming Soon)
What you need to know about submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid http://www.startwithfafsa.org/
Are You Looking for Money? Paying for college with Grants, Scholarships, and Federal Student Loans
Live help with FAFSA
Visit www.getfafsahelp.org to sign up early for Wyatt℠, a free FAFSA assistance chatbot that answers their questions by text.
Live chat with someone from Federal Student Aid https://studentaid.gov/help-center/contact
Get Schooled – You will receive text notifications to help with college and jobs. You’ll also be able to text us and ask questions and get 1:1 guidance from trained advisors. https://getschooled.com/text-us/