How do I fill out the FAFSA?

Completing the FAFSA - It's easier than you think!

You Don't Have to Do It Alone!

My parents helped me complete the FAFSA!

By Taylor H., college senior
 

Find out why Taylor H. thinks the financial aid application process is "pretty simple."

Video Transcript
 

To apply for most financial aid — including federal and state student grants, work-study, and loans — you’ll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Although this financial aid form may seem complex, there are many free resources to help you. And completing the form is easier than it used to be, thanks to the new IRS Data Retrieval Tool.

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Webinar from The College Board: FAFSA - What You Need to Know

Watch the presentation and download resources 

The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the application required by colleges and states to award federal financial aid dollars. Participants will get a complete preview of the application, find out what information they'll need to provide, and learn about available resources and tools to help complete the form. There will be ample time for questions and answers at the end of the session.

Presenter: Susan McCrackin, Senior Director, Financial Aid Services, College Board.
Watch the webinar recorded Jan. 8, 2013
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Webinar resources

Completing the FAFSA: PowerPoint presentationGet the PDF version of the slide show presented in the webinar.
Download (.pdf/3MB)

College Financial Aid Timeline for High School Seniors
Use this handout to keep track of important dates and deadlines as you apply for financial aid.
Download (.pdf/186KB)

How to Complete the FAFSA
Get an overview of how to complete the form.
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Visit The College Board website for more information.

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How do I get to my Naviance/Family Connection campus login screen?

Where can I find NAVIANCE/Family Connection?

 

NAVIANCE is accessible on the distict website (www.springbranchisd.com) under STUDENTS > NAVIANCE.  You can access this page from anywhere on the SBISD site.

 

Or, visit your campus website!

Links to your campus NAVIANCE account are available posted on your campus homepage. Below is a listing of links for your convienence.  Make sure to visit your campus website and bookmark it!  Your campus has information and news you need, so visit it to find out more.

 

High School Campuses:

• Northbrook High School
• Memorial High School
• Spring Woods High School
• Stratford High School
• Westchester Academy for International Studies (WAIS)

Middle School Campuses:

• Cornerstone Academy
• Landrum
• Memorial
• Northbrook
• Spring Branch
• Spring Forest
• Spring Oaks
• Spring Woods
• WAIS