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.
We revamped the FAFSA Tracker to streamline existing features and add new functionality.
The “Complete the FAFSA” step of the College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is designed to reward high school seniors for applying for financial aid.
Rashid’s family moved to the U.S. to escape the civil war in Kenya. Learning about the FAFSA from an I Know I Can counselor gave him options on how pay for college.
After the pandemic hit, Hawaii P-20 provided FAFSA completion assistance through an email hotline, offered webinars, and took additional steps to support students virtually.
The pandemic presented unforeseen challenges, and the LOSFA team worked quickly and creatively to launch several initiatives to provide virtual FAFSA completion assistance.
When planning virtual FAFSA events, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education considered which platform to use, what time of day to attempt the events, and how best to share information and connect with students and families.