The Guide

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.

 

CATEGORY ONE
Year-over-year percent change in 2022-23 FAFSA completions through March 31, 2022, by applicant type
FAFSA Renewals Down 12%, Nearly 900,000 Students Through March 31

As of the end of March, FAFSA renewals from currently enrolled college students have declined 12.3% year-over-year, and renewals from Pell Grant-eligible students plummeted by 15.6%.

Apr 27, 2022 |
Karina: From Rehab to College

Karina didn’t have perfect grades, but completing her FAFSA with the help of school counselor made her sure she wanted to attend college.

Dec 9, 2021 |
5 Key Components of State FAFSA Challenges

To boost financial aid application numbers, some communities have launched campaigns to increase FAFSA completion among students, often called FAFSA challenges.

Nov 15, 2021 |
NC First in FAFSA
North Carolina Model Offers Promising Statewide Approach to Driving FAFSA Completion

Using data-driven approaches, myFutureNC and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) have worked diligently with community partners and education nonprofits to better support school-based practitioners and families in their FAFSA completion efforts.

Oct 26, 2021 |
6 Ways to Make FAFSA Completion a Community-Wide Effort

Boosting FAFSA completion rates requires us to create a culture that inspires hope and lets students know they’re not alone. Here are six ways to spearhead a community approach.

Sep 14, 2021 |