Students may start submitting their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application by December 1st of 2024 (may be earlier-TBD).

An FSA ID must be created prior to filling out the FAFSA (see updated information below).

• FAFSA Contributors: All those reporting income and tax data on the FAFSA will need to have an FSA ID if they don't have one already. FAFSA contributors include the student, student spouse (if the student is married), parent, and other parent (if the parent reported on the FAFSA is married). If married individuals filed their taxes separately, both spouses will need to obtain an FSA ID. 
• Youtube video to create an FSA ID: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTb7hMVtzco

Each post-secondary institution has specific priority deadlines for submitting the FAFSA.  Please visit the following link for each UW System school FAFSA priority deadlines and contacts. https://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/pay-for-college/explore-financial-aid/uw-financial-aid-contacts/

 

FAFSA Help Events: 

College Goal Wisconsin is affiliated with a national event that provides free information and assistance to families who need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) the federally required form for students seeking financial aid, such as grants and loans. Completing the FAFSA is the first and most important step in qualifying for aid. 

Please visit https://collegegoalwi.org/ for more information and to register for an event. There are both in-person and virtual events. 

 

Creating an FSA ID: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Federal Student Aid Website to complete FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa