Financial Aid Resources
2024-2025 - FAFSA will open on December 1.
9/27 - Financial Aid Night (Briar Woods HS) - 6-8pm Auditorium
12/4 - Financial aid completion night (Briar Woods HS) - 6-8pm Library
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 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.