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.
Manny’s parents have mixed immigration status. One-on-one help from a counselor was the key to completing the FAFSA.
Rene Diaz and Alma Vargas of GEAR UP Chicago highlight experience-based tips and strategies on how best to involve parents in the FAFSA completion process.
A presentation from the principal at his school on the FAFSA and financial aid gave Kyron another option to pay for college beyond scholarships and paying out of pocket.
The Gates Foundation suggests fixing the FAFSA by eliminating unnecessary questions, making the process applicable for all students, and using information the federal government already has, so applicants don’t have to provide it repeatedly.
Following the Project GRAD workshop instructions on what documentation to bring, it only took Alana and her mom about two hours to fill out the FAFSA at the workshop.
Achieve Atlanta’s FAFSA success guide shares lessons and tips for urban school leaders or school district staff interested in raising FAFSA awareness and completion in their community.