This is a reminder that ALL seniors in the state of Indiana are required to file the 2024/2025 FAFSA by the April 15, 2024 midnight deadline to be able to graduate from high school. If you don't file it, you will have to complete and sign the FAFSA Opt Out Form which is attached with this email. A senior must be 18 to be able to sign this on their own. **I still encourage all of you to file the FAFSA because it can help you find FREE money to help you pay for colleges, tech or trade schools. Filing the FAFSA is always FREE!
I'm re-posting FAFSA Filing Tips below to help you with your process:
FAFSA Filing Tips
FILING DATES: The FAFSA has finally launched-Deadline April 15, 2024 BEFORE MIDNIGHT!
Filing the FAFSA is always FREE! If you get on a site that tries to charge you, YOU ARE ON THE WRONG SITE!
All seniors should apply.
Juniors considering midterm graduation for next year, December 2024, should also apply.
You must apply for an FSA ID (electronic pin number) before filing the electronic FAFSA
Apply for this at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
You the student will apply for an FSA ID
Your parent will apply for his/her own FSA ID (a parent who already has an FSA ID for another child will keep the same ID for all of their children)
You and your parent will have to use separate emails to receive you FSA ID’s
It will take 3-7 days to get your FSA ID so apply early!!
To file the electronic FAFSA, go to FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
You are filing the 2024/2025 FAFSA version because it is for your freshman year in college!!!
You will use your 2022 tax documents and W2’s to help you file
21st Century Scholars MUST file the FAFSA to keep their scholarships!!
File your FAFSA BEFORE MIDNIGHT April 15, 2024!
Recommended!! Checkmark the box that says to use the FA-DDX (previously the DRT); this will give you easy access to your tax info. for future FAFSA reference. It will save you time if you checkmark that box!!
Toll free number with FAFSA questions: 1-800-433-3243.