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

34%of U.S. seniors have completed their FAFSA in the '19–'20 school year.

Illinois is currently the state with the most FAFSA completions at 49%

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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Mila: Doing What Works for Today's Students and Families January 13, 2020 7

Zachary: Building a Stable Future for Myself December 19, 2019 15

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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FAFSA TRACKER

WHAT WORKS

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