FAFSA Action Week April 15th-19th
It’s time to submit the FAFSA!
The White House and the US Department of Education (ED) are announcing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Week of Action on April 15-19.
Think you don’t need to submit a FAFSA? Think again!
The FAFSA form is an application that students and families need to complete to apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free, and it gives students access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for higher education.
The Better FAFSA is simplified, redesigned, and streamlined. It is faster and easier to fill out, with most students and families completing it in less than 15 minutes. It ensures 665,000 more students will receive Federal Pell Grants to pay for college. Additionally, more than 1.7 million more students will receive the maximum Pell Grant.
To learn about Myths vs Facts about the FAFSA, click on the following links:
For English: https://onwardwelearn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Think-You-Dont-Need-a-FAFSA-Think-Again-ENGLISH.pdf
En Espanol: https://onwardwelearn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Think-You-Dont-Need-a-FAFSA-Think-Again-Spanish.pdf