Hey Seniors,
The FAFSA (financial aid) opened last Friday. Every senior who is planning on attending college or thinking of attending college should complete the FAFSA. Why?
1. Every student needs a financial aid package, especially if they are needing financial or merit based scholarships.
2. Students planning on participating in intercollegiate sports must have a FAFSA on file.
3. Even if students are not qualified to receive federal grants, this form is needed to apply for community scholarships.
4. If a student or their parent are in need of a low interest student or parent loan, this is the only way to qualify for federal loans. These federal loans have a fixed yearly interest and are monitored by the federal government, this means the banks cannot fluctuate your interest on the loans. This is also the safest loan to receive because they are monitored by the government.
Every college has their own FAFSA (financial aid) deadline, do not wait until the deadline to submit your FAFSA, it is possible for colleges to run out of money for those students who apply late.
What is your first step? Get your FSA ID (one for you and for ONE parent) https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing
Check my website (lahainalunacollegecareer.com) under "Financial Aid" and see the list of documents you will need to complete the FAFSA. Here is the link. https://www.lahainalunacollegecareer.com/financial-aid
If you need help with the FAFSA or the FSA ID, please email me. I am available to help. If any of you would like to come in today and create your FSA ID now and/or set up a FAFSA meeting please text or email me.
Take care!
Miss Kristy