On this page you will find information and links to resources for completing the FAFSA. Remember that completing the FAFSA is FREE and no one should solicit money in exchange for support. If you have any questions please call your scholar's school counselor!

For More Information on Filling out the FAFSA visit: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out

Need Help with the FAFSA? YCSD will be hosting a series of events this year to provide additional support to families seeking assistance. Make sure you check out one of these events and contact your scholar's school counselor for events during the day.

All events listed can be attended by any scholar and their family who are seniors or prior year graduates. Please note the location of each event and the time. Your scholar's school may have additional events (make sure you check out their webpages)

Information Night-January 7, 2025 4-5:30 at Choffin Career and Technical Center

What to expect: YCSD in conjunction with YSU are hosting a FAFSA information night. You will have a chance to review and hear a presentation on what the FAFSA is, what documents you need to complete the FAFSA, and relevant updates to assist you. Information on how to complete the required FSA ID will be passed out for families. An FSA ID is REQUIRED to complete the FAFSA and must be done 3-5 business days prior to completing the form or attending any workshops to complete the form. Staff will be on hand for anyone who needs immediate assistance with completing an FSA ID.

YSU Workshop January 23, 2025, 6:30 pm at YSU Kilcawley center in the Chestnut Room.

What to expect: a presentation on the basics of applying for aid. Meet the financial aid counselors and ask any questions about financial aid for college. Assistance with completion of the FAFSA (please have your 2023 tax forms available and all other neccesary documents: see FAQ for more information). Scholars and contributing family members must have their FSA ID completed. More information can be found at https://ysu.edu/content/office-financial-aid-and-scholarships/fin-aid-night.

Registration for this workshop is strongly encouraged. Register here

YCSD Workshops: Dates and times are forthcoming

Workshop 1:

Workshop 2:

Workshop 3:

Workshop 4:

What to expect: School counselors and other YCSD staff will be available to assist with completion of the FAFSA (or an FSA ID). Answer to general FAFSA completion questions (for university specific questions families will need to reach out directly to the university financial aid department). Please have your 2023 tax forms available. Scholars and contibuting family members will need their FSA ID to complete the FAFSA.

Does everyone need to complete the FAFSA?

Yes, any scholar who is attending or planning to attend college who needs financial assistance must complete the FAFSA.

Do I need to complete the FAFSA more than once?

Yes. A scholar and their contributing family members must complete the FAFSA every year they will be enrolled in college.

Where do I go to complete the FAFSA?

You can complete the FAFSA online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. You can also complete a paper FAFSA and mail the form along with all required documents. Please note that if you complete the paper form there can be much longer wait times and delays in receiving information.

NOTE: The application for federal aid is FREE! There should never be a request to pay to complete or receive support to complete the FAFSA.

What is an FSA ID? Who needs one?

An FSA ID is a username and password combination to use to log into the US Deparment of education online systems. The FSA ID is your legal signature and shouldn't be used or created by anyone but you-not even a parent, a child, a school professional, a university, or a loan company representative. You will use your FSA ID every year you fill out the FAFSA and for the lifetime of your fedgeral student loans.

Every scholar and contributing family member will need their own FSA ID. FSA ID's take 3-5 business days to receive. You must have this BEFORE you complete your FAFSA.

How do I get an FSA ID?

Follow the link here https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch. You will need your Social Security Number (SSN) and your own personal email address that you have access to check (DO NOT use your school email).

What documents do I need to complete the FAFSA?

• Your parents’ SSNs if they have SSNs and you're a dependent student

• Tax returns

• Records of child support received

• Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts

• Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms