FASFA: the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid

FASFA requires information from the student and a parent (unless the student is considered independent in curtain scenarios). A complete FAFSA application will connect students with these resources:

• Pell Grants - Essentially free money awarded to students based on family income. The funds can be used on room and board, tuition, school supplies, textbooks, fees, ect.

• Work Study- Money you can earn through a part time job on campus: the funds to pay your wage come from the federal government.

• Federal Student Loans- Subsidized and/or unsubsidized loads for students and/or parents. Loan amounts vary considerably based on a students year in school and level of financial need. Loans must be repaid with interest, so exercise caution when taking out student loans.

FASFA Resources:

• FSA ID - Create your unique FSA ID

• FSA ID Worksheet - Keep track of your FSA ID username and password on this worksheet

• FAFSA Checklist -Information to gather before you start

• FAFSA - Complete your FAFSA - Th 2025-2026 opens Dec. 1

• Federal Student Aid Youtube Channel - Videos to answer frequently asked questions

• FAFSA Help Center - FAQs, email, chat, or call through to the FAFSA Information Center

• Scholarship Tracker- Use this scholarship tracker to track the status of your scholarship applications!

• College Board-Big Future Scholarships- A scholarship search engine.

• Launch Parent Playbook- A guide for parents and families.

• Next Steps Idaho- Scholarship Idaho- Apply for Idaho scholarships including Opportunity, Governor's Cup, GEARUP and LAUNCH.

• Next Steps Idaho- Scholarship Listing- A database of Idaho and nationwide scholarship listings.

• Next Steps Idaho-More Ways to Pay- Discover other ways to help pay for education and training expenses.

• Unigo- A scholarship search engine.

• Going Merry-Going Merry is a free scholarship and financial aid website. Students can find and apply for scholarships directly from our website. and counselors can track and support their students' applications. Rest assured, we keep student data safe.