College Financial Aid Countdown
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College Financial Aid Countdown
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Aid and the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) open on December 1, 2024, for 2025-26 college financial aid.
There are some important things you can do to get ready to file for Financial Aid. While you can submit your application any time, it is important to submit it as soon as possible in order to be considered for all grants and scholarships including those that have limited availability.
The information below is intended to help families prepare to file their financial aid application. On this page you will find links to resources, including a link to register for a free Class of 2025 Financial Aid Night webinar on Wednesday, November 13 hosted by the 12th Year Campaign.
Watch for announcements from your school regarding additional events and resources.
4 Weeks Until FAFSANovember 4-8 What Is Financial Aid? You probably have a lot of questions! Here are some resources that will help you get answers and educate yourself about financial aid before you apply. |
Links to Video Resources: Test Yourself with These Kahoot Quizzes: Resources: |
3 Weeks Until FAFSANovember 11-15 How Do I Apply for Financial Aid? This is a good time to make sure you have all the information you need to submit the FAFSA or WASFA when the application opens, and to ensure you know which application you should use. |
Links to Video Resources: Check Out This Webinar! Class of 2025 Financial Aid Night — November 13, 5:30 to 7:00. Hosted by the 12th Year Campaign Register Here Resources: |
2 Weeks Until FAFSANovember 18-22 Taking the First Steps To complete the FAFSA, you will need to create an FSA ID. This ID is a username and password used by students and parents to log in and sign electronically. For WASFA, create a WASFA account. Also, explore scholarship opportunities and consider if you need to complete a CSS Profile. |
Test Yourself with These Kahoot Quizzes! Resources: Learn more about the CSS Profile and participating colleges on the College Board website. |
1 Week Until FAFSANovember 25-29 Getting Ready The FAFSA and WASFA open soon. Take time to bookmark the FAFSA/WASFA application websites and review the completion guides. |
Bookmark the site you will use for your financial aid application: Review the financial aid application guides: |
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