FAFSA DAY at FCHS!
Students can get FREE, one-on-one help from the experts! The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) event took place all day on October 5, 2022 in the FCHS Library. Assistance is provided on a first come, first serve basis. It is highly recommended (although not required) that you bring your completed taxes with you so as to avoid needing to make any amendments after the fact. If you are not able to do this, you are able to estimate your income, and make adjustments later. If you need assistance doing the FAFSA after this day, please contact Sara Shaver to set up an appointment.
State Deadlines
There are deadlines to fill out the FAFSA each year. Please see the state deadlines below.
Indiana- April 15 (but can vary by college)
Ohio- February 15 (but can vary by college)
Kentucky – as soon as possible after FAFSA opens (but can vary by college)
To find another state, click here.
Selective Service for males
Do you know that it is required for males 18 and older to register with the Selective Service to qualify for financial aid? It is also the law. To register, click here.
Attention 21st Century Scholars!
All 21st Century Scholars must complete the following steps to access their scholarship.
- File a FAFSA by April 15th each year
- Apply to an eligible Indiana College during their senior year of high school
- Enroll as a full-time student in college
- Maintain Indiana Residency (parents must maintain this as well!)
- Review state financial aid requirements including the new College Credit Hour Completion Requirement
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA
- Complete required ScholarTrack activities by end of senior year
- Graduate with a Core 40 diploma or higher
FAFSA Information
FAFSA – Federal Student Aid
FAFSA FSA ID request site (formally PIN)
Other Important Information
College Go Week
21st Century Scholars
Indiana College Cost Calculator
Learn More Indiana
Parents and guardians – please note that the FAFSA is 100% free. Services requesting payment for processing your FAFSA are not directly associated with the government.
Applying for Financial Aid in 7 Simple Steps
If you want to learn more about the financial aid process, loans, and scholarships, click here – LendEDU
Indiana College Core
Indiana College Core
Do you want to get a head start on college? The Indiana College Core allows high school students to earn 30 general education credits that can be transferred as a block to any public college or university in Indiana, as well as some private institutions. In other words, students who earn the College Core in high school may already be finished with their first year of college at a fraction of the cost. To learn more about the Indiana College Core and put together your plan, use My College Core (mycollegecore.org) and work closely with your school counselor.
What is FAFSA?
The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most important document for determining if you’re eligible for financial aid — money to help you pay for education and training beyond high school. The easiest way to file the FAFSA is online at FAFSA.gov.
After you file your FAFSA, your college will be able to tell you which scholarships and grants you could receive as well as how much money you can borrow in federal loans. To find out more about the FAFSA, including what kinds of state financial aid is available, check out Learn More Indiana’s FAFSA guide for Hoosiers.
Contact Learn More Indiana and get connected with specialists who can answer your questions.