The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the gateway to financial aid to pay for college. Students should complete the FAFSA as soon after October 1st as possible. See below for the steps involved in the process. Here is an informational sheet about updated for the 2027-2028 FAFSA.
FSA ID
The FSA ID is the electronic signature portion of the FAFSA. Both the student and one parent need an FSA ID to submit the FAFSA. Here is an information sheet about the process and a place to record the information needed every year of college. The FSA ID site can be accessed here.
Completing the FAFSA
The FAFSA form should be completed as soon after October 1 as possible. Here is an informational sheet about how to complete the FAFSA. Click here to start the FAFSA process.
Questions can be directed to the school counselor, Emily Kiefer, or ICAN at (877) 272-4692.