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.
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 DATA26%of U.S. seniors have completed their FAFSA in the '18–'19 school year.
Illinois is currently the state with the most FAFSA completions at 42.4%
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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THE GUIDE
Download our easy-to-follow guide that clearly explains the FAFSA process and answers the most common questions from students and parents.
READ MOREDID YOU KNOW? 92% of students from low-income housesholds will receive grants
DID YOU KNOW? 85% of students have a chance to receive student financial aid
GET SOCIAL
Our social posts are a fun way to encourage and inspire students to check out FAFSA.gov. Just click to post!
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NCAN@collegeaccessDid you know you can track your state's #FAFSA completion rate through the #FormYourFuture website? How's your stat… https://t.co/BTns50yIF7Dec 10, 2018
NCAN@collegeaccessDYK? Each year, more than $24 billion in student #financialaid goes unclaimed. We're here to help. Check out our ne… https://t.co/wGuBwVOkyPDec 07, 2018
moneythink@moneythinkThe best time to fill out the FAFSA... is right now, tomorrow, yesterday, and especially before you forget about it… https://t.co/l8SghMZ0LZDec 07, 2018