FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
WASFA - Washington Application for State Financial Aid
FAFSA & WASFA Applications are now open! Visit: http://wsac.wa.gov/apply
FAFSA/WASFA is the free application that you must complete if you plan to enroll in any university, community or technical college. It is important, no matter your financial standing, that you complete the FAFSA or WASFA!
FIVE EASY STEPS TO FILE THE FAFSA
Applying for financial aid can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Here are five easy steps to file the FAFSA so you can receive all the financial aid resources for which you are eligible. Even if the FAFSA doesn't reflect your family's current situation, you should still complete the FAFSA. Colleges and Universities can work with you to factor in special circumstances such as COVID-19 impacts or loss of income.
Download or print the 2022-23 FAFSA Worksheet
1. Go to studentaid.gov and click "create account" to create your FSA ID. Have the parent/guardian you live with do the same. An FSA ID is your electronic signature for all federal financial aid processes.
2. Print and complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA worksheet above. The worksheet provides an overview of what the FAFSA is going to ask.
3. Log in to the Federal Student aid website at studentaid.gov/fafsa and complete the 2022-23 FAFSA. It's secure and confidential. With your FSA ID and a completed FAFSA worksheet, you are ready to complete a FAFSA online. Make sure both you and your parent/guardian sign the FAFSA using your FSA IDs.
4. Receive a link to your Student Aid Report in your email after filing the FAFSA. Review for accuracy. If you made an error on your FAFSA, don't worry! Just log back in to your FAFSA on the Federal Student Aid website and correct it. Be sure you and your parent/guardian sign the FAFSA again using your FSA IDs.
5. Receive financial aid offers from the colleges and universities that you list on your FAFSA and to which you are admitted. Your FAFSA maximizes eligibility for all available financial aid resources to invest in your future!
You will need the following information to complete the FAFSA/WASFA:
· Your Social Security Number
· Your Parents’ Social Security Numbers (FAFSA can still be completed if your parents do not have a SSC#)
· Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
· Your driver’s license number (if available)
· Federal tax information or tax returns, including IRS W-2 information, for you and your parents
Tacoma Community College will be hosting Financial Aid Application Completion Nights starting in November!
We are asking students to register if you do plan to attend one of these sessions, here is the registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/U6Gmpk41mt
Additionally,
we are hoping to offer dinner to students and their
families who come to our in-person sessions
You do not need to plan to attend TCC this fall to attend these sessions.
TCC Financial Aid Completion Nights:
- Thursday, Dec. 16th - 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Wednesday, Jan. 26th - 6:00pm-7:30pm (plus TCC Scholarship App Support)
- Tuesday, Feb. 15th - 6:00pm-7:30pm (plus TCC Scholarship App Support)
- Wednesday, March 16th - 6:00pm-7:30pm (plus TCC Scholarship App Support)
Did you miss the FAFSA Info Night—Click the link below to watch the presentation on the Class of 2022 Schoology page
FAFSA Presentation 2021.mp4 | Schoology
Here are FAFSA resources:
Padlet: https://padlet.com/christinaw12/t6jfitu7m8in10xc
Virtual FAFSA workshops:
12th year campaign virtual workshops: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oELovlvqYmCD7NY0nDw7A_b1Bbeoj4-M7VNBDaQfxoI/edit
Recommended Scholarship websites:
Gear up Washington scholarships: https://gearup.wa.gov/educators/scholarships
Washboard.org: https://washboard.wsac.wa.gov
WA state residents can pay instate tuition in other select states:
WUE: https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/
Need help with filing your Taxes:
Get Free Tax Help: https://www.uwkc.org/need-help/tax-help/
FAFSA
Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our more than 1,300 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $120 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 13 million students paying for college or career school. We are proud to sponsor millions of American minds pursuing their educational dreams.
Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay!
FAFSA Applications for the 22-23 School year opens October 1, 2021!
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Financial Aid Timeline and FAFSA Checklist
FAFSA Overview Video
7 Things you Need to know Before Filing out your FAFSA Form
Creating Your FAFSA ID
FAFSA ID Worksheet
Otterbot Text to help with FAFSA
OTHER FINANCIAL OPTIONS
Washington offers financial aid to individuals who aren’t eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status through an application called the WASFA. If you have questions about your immigration status and want to learn if you should file a FAFSA or WASFA, go here: Ready Set Grad WASFA
The WSAC website that Includes everything about how to apply
for FAFSA/WASFA: How to Apply for Financial Aid: https://wsac.wa.gov/apply
A video about the Washington College Grant: Washington College Grant 2020
If you signed up for the College Bound scholarship, one of the requirements is filing a FAFSA or WASFA during your senior year. Here is everything you need to know about the College Bound Scholarship: Ready Set Grad College Bound
Financial Planning for College
Below is a PDF of
from the Financial Planning presentation on October 3, 2017.
"College Knowledge" Presentation