The US Department of Education has shared important news about the 24-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Starting October 1, the Department will begin rolling out the FAFSA form in phases, first testing it with a small group of students and schools. By December 1, the form will be available to all students.
Blackhawk's PHEAA Representative, Wendy Dunlap will be offering a FAFSA Overview Webinar as well as individual appointments for families needing assistance filling out the application. Dates are below. Information to RSVP for these events will be sent out in November.
2024-2025 FAFSA Overview Webinar - December 9, 2024
FAFSA Individual Appointments- December 11, 2024 (during the school day)
As the new calendar year begins, your student’s high school career is only months from ending. The last four years have surely been challenging and rewarding as your student has progressed academically and personally toward graduation day. Hopefully your student’s higher education plans will provide exciting new experiences and opportunities.
With the stresses of the college application process behind you, you and your student are most likely in the midst of playing the waiting game. You’re waiting to hear back from schools, waiting to hear back from scholarships or recruiters and possibly trying to figure out how to afford it all.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most important form to complete in order to qualify for almost all types of financial aid. Federal, state, local and private entities use the FAFSA information to determine eligibility for grants and scholarships.
Please visit fafsa.gov to access the online application and for many helpful tips on financing your student’s choice of higher education.