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.
As part of a collective effort focused on FAFSA, Michigan’s governor challenged every high school in the state to increase their FAFSA completion rates from the year before, aiming for a 75% completion rate in 2020.
After EducationQuest staff began working from home due to COVID-19, they didn’t miss a beat in the continuation of free services, especially since some already had experience with virtual FAFSA filing.
Organizations across the country are working tirelessly to help students complete the FAFSA and stay on a postsecondary path, despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
Laura leads a team of college and career coaches at Career Compass of Louisiana who help students create plans for what happens after high school graduation.
Katie’s advice is don’t assume you won’t qualify for anything. A FAFSA workshop at her school helped with the form completion process.
Mila Tappan uses a variety of resources, such as YouTube videos and Facebook Live events, to help students and families with FAFSA completion.