Each year, more than $24 billion of financial aid goes unclaimed. To get this money for college, all students need to do is fill out one form: the FAFSA.

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FAFSA TRACKER

What percentage of your state’s high school seniors have completed a FAFSA? How has your state’s FAFSA completion rate changed since last year?

EXPLORE DATA

56%of U.S. seniors have completed their FAFSA in the '18–'19 school year.

Louisiana is currently the state with the most FAFSA completions at 78%

WHAT WORKS

We’ve collected personal stories, successful tactics, and strategies that illustrate what schools and communities are doing to encourage FAFSA completion. Have your own story to share? Drop us a line, and we’ll consider posting it here.

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Illinois Becomes Third State to Require FAFSA Completion for High School Graduation August 16, 2019 15

Texas to Require FAFSA for High School Completion July 17, 2019 22

THE GUIDE

Download our easy-to-follow guide that clearly explains the FAFSA process and answers the most common questions from students and parents.

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