Financial Aid Resources

2024-2025 - FAFSA will open on December 1. 


finding-money-for-college - Parents Coffee FINANCIAL AID 101 Jan 2023.pptx

STEP 1: UNDERSTAND WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID

Presentation on how to find money to pay for college. Federal, State, Institution and Local

Includes link to apply for Virginia private schools (VTAG aid)

STEP 2: GATHER YOUR DOCUMENTS

Documents needed to complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA. The IRS records must be 2 years prior to 2023.

STEP 3: CREATE THE FSA ID

This is an electronic signature for you to sign the FAFSA. 

One of your parent must create one as well independent from yours. They will also have to sign the FAFSA

STEP 4: COMPLETE THE FAFSA

Step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the FAFSA 2023-2024. Remember to fill out the FAFSA for the academic year you are starting college.

STEP 5: NEXT STEPS TIMELINE

Instantly: You will received an acknowledgement from FAFSA letting you know an estimated amount of federal financial aid you may be eligible for. This is called the Student Aid Report (SAR).

By April: Institutions will received the same information and send you an financial aid package that includes federal, state, merit and need-based scholarships.

By May: After you commit to an institution, reach out to the financial aid office of the institution to ensure there are no other documents needed. 

By August: Your financial aid & scholarships fund must be ready to pay your classes on your institution's portal. If you don't see it, contact the financial aid office immidiately or your classes may be dropped for non-payment.