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 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%.
Karina didn’t have perfect grades, but completing her FAFSA with the help of school counselor made her sure she wanted to attend college.
To boost financial aid application numbers, some communities have launched campaigns to increase FAFSA completion among students, often called FAFSA challenges.
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.
FAFSA Tracker 5.0 is here.
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.