Click Here: Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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Every college or university has their own preferred filing date for the FAFSA -- so check outwww.ICANsucceed.org/priority to find the priority dates for the schools you are applying to.
*Check with the college(s) you are interested in attending. You may also want to ask your college about its definition of an application deadline - whether it is the date the college receives your FAFSA, or the date your FAFSA is processed. |
MPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS ABOUT FINANCIAL AID.
You can begin filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on October 1st -- which means you can file the FAFSA now!
Deadlines
Every college or university has their own preferred filing date for the FAFSA -- some as early as December 1st -- so check out www.ICANsucceed.org/priority to find the priority dates for the schools you are applying to.
Tax Information
You will use your parents’ tax information from 2019 to file the FAFSA for the 2021-22 school year. The FAFSA is solely based off of 2019 taxes, so you WON’T have to update the FAFSA with 2020 taxes. Visit www.fafsa.gov to file the form.
This extended timeline is beneficial to you because it will allow you to receive your financial aid award letters early in the spring semester. This will give you more time to make a final decision about where you want to go to school. You may receive financial aid award letters as early as January or February, and you still have until May 1st to make your final decisions.
Assistance
If you have questions about paying for college, or would like free help filing your FAFSA, ICAN offers free resources for college planning and financial aid. You can visit their website, www.ICANsucceed.org/ to schedule an appointment, or call their toll free number, 877-272-4692 to talk to an advisor.
You can also visit a FAFSA Ready Iowa event which offers free assistance without an appointment. Visit www.icansucceed.org/fafsareadyiaevents to find a location near you.
You can begin filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on October 1st -- which means you can file the FAFSA now!
Deadlines
Every college or university has their own preferred filing date for the FAFSA -- some as early as December 1st -- so check out www.ICANsucceed.org/priority to find the priority dates for the schools you are applying to.
Tax Information
You will use your parents’ tax information from 2019 to file the FAFSA for the 2021-22 school year. The FAFSA is solely based off of 2019 taxes, so you WON’T have to update the FAFSA with 2020 taxes. Visit www.fafsa.gov to file the form.
This extended timeline is beneficial to you because it will allow you to receive your financial aid award letters early in the spring semester. This will give you more time to make a final decision about where you want to go to school. You may receive financial aid award letters as early as January or February, and you still have until May 1st to make your final decisions.
Assistance
If you have questions about paying for college, or would like free help filing your FAFSA, ICAN offers free resources for college planning and financial aid. You can visit their website, www.ICANsucceed.org/ to schedule an appointment, or call their toll free number, 877-272-4692 to talk to an advisor.
You can also visit a FAFSA Ready Iowa event which offers free assistance without an appointment. Visit www.icansucceed.org/fafsareadyiaevents to find a location near you.
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ICAN
The Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) is a helpful resource for parents and students. ICAN addresses everything from college and career planning to preparing the FAFSA. Please, take a look at the Countdown Calendars for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Additional information is on display on the bulletin board outside my office. For a more detailed look at the information as services provided by ICAN, please visit their website: www.ICANsucceed.org. Follow ICAN:
Follow FAFSA Ready Iowa:
Iowa College Access YouTube Channel Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel |
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