FINANCIAL AID: FAFSA/WASFA
Resources to help you with your WASFA, FAFSA, loans, and more!
If you are ready to get started completing your FAFSA or WASFA and want some step-by-step links to complete your application, click on the padlet below for everything you need in one spot.
Not sure what you’ll need to complete a fafsa or wasfa?
Class of 2024 documents checklists: English, Spanish
Want Support completing a FAFSA or WASFA?
Join a local or virtual event here or get 1-1 virtual support here from FuturesNW (all free)
Additionally, you can find personalized support by booking an appointment with the
Washington Student Achievement Council’s 12th year campaign or uAspire. Both are free!
WASFA & FAFSA APPLICATION RESOURCES
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In addition to the resources below, we recommend checking out WSAC’s How to Apply for Financial Aid page.
https://wsac.wa.gov/apply?utm_medium=email&utm_source=WSAC
Step-by-step Padlet:
https://padlet.com/christinaw12/t6jfitu7m8in10xc
If you have any questions about Financial Aid, the WSAC Support Modules most likely have your answers. Every module features a resource, video, and Kahoot quiz for your use. https://wsac.wa.gov/12th-year-campaign
On WSAC’s website, they host an amazing amount of information on financial aid of every type. We recommend starting there and working through their PowerPoint presentations to start off on the right footing: https://wsac.wa.gov/sfa-overview. We also have videos below that may be helpful before you get started.
PRO TIP: Write down your FSA ID and password in a safe place you can remember! It can be hard to retrieve it if you lose it! If you have a Junior/Senior workbook, on page 32 you can write down that info.For your own copy download the workbook here.
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FuturesNW supported Financial Aid workshops:
If you have questions, want an expert to look over your forms and check for mistakes, we have great news! We host events throughout the year to help families fill out the FAFSA or WASFA. Our Calendar has details for all those events.Additionally, you can find personalized support by booking an appointment with the Washington Student Achievement Council’s 12th year campaign or uAspire. Both are free!
Get one-on-one support (scholarships, college applications, and Financial Aid applications) from a FuturesNW team member by emailing Ashley DeLatour to set up a virtual appointment: adelatour@futuresnw.org
If you can’t make it to a workshop but have a FuturesNW mentor at your school, they are happy to answer questions on your Financial Aid applications or get you the additional support you may need.
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Video: https://youtu.be/JgJpbMhRyCI
Questionnaire: https://wsac.wa.gov/WASFAelig
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Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or grad school.
FSA ID: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
FAFSA: (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
EnglishStep-by-Step Padlet: https://padlet.com/christinaw12/t6jfitu7m8in10xc
If you prefer a paper application below are links to the printable forms. Please use 2 forever stamps when mailing.
Do you need to make a correction?
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WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid)
State Financial Aid for Undocumented Individuals and Select Non-Citizens
“Washington State offers financial aid programs to students who aren’t eligible for federal financial aid because of immigration status. These students still need to meet other program requirements.”https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa
For a complete, step-by-step lesson on how to complete your WASFA click here: https://wsac.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-2025-WASFA-updated-instructions.pdfStep-by-Step Padlet: https://padlet.com/christinaw12/t6jfitu7m8in10xc
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If you have already submitted your Financial Aid application but you need to modify it due to a change in circumstance, check out Swift Student, or see our Financial Aid Modification documents under each of our local college’s Financial Aid listings.
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Award letter comparison calculator: https://www.uaspire.org/calculator
How to use the award letter calculator
Worksheets:
Key Components
Living on CampusUnderstanding your Award video:
Financial Aid Calculator:
This tool (https://portal.wsac.wa.gov/a/aid-calculator/) calculates potential awards from the Washington College Grant and Pell Grant programs. There may be more aid available to you from other state and federal programs, from private scholarships, or directly from the college you attend. The only way to know for sure how much financial aid you can receive is to complete a FAFSA or WASFA financial aid application. For more information, contact the college’s financial aid office.
To look at a sample Financial Aid award letter, click hereAdditional resources:
13 Things to Know When Evaluating Your Financial Aid Offers.
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For video resources check the Washington Student Achievement Council’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/WSACouncil/videos
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If you have questions on your Financial Aid application, but don’t have direct access to a professional who can help, ask Otterbot!
If you’re not quite ready to get started, we highly recommend starting at https://www.studentloaned.wa.gov for beautifully detailed and clear information on navigating a variety for Financial Aid questions.