Have you heard?
The FAFSA Simplification Act has led to major changes to the FAFSA itself, including:
The 2026-2027 FAFSA opens this fall
Step One: Create your FSA ID
at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/personal-info Both the student and at least one parent/guardian will need their own FSA ID to complete the application.
Step Two: Visit
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to start the 24-25 application!
You will also find some great resources below!
Sallie Mae has released a step by step guide to completing the FAFSA questions.
Click here to go directly to the link on the salliemae.com website.
Washington Student Achievement Council for the latest on the FAFSA and WASFA wsac.wa.gov/apply
College Knowledge handouts on FAFSA, WASFA, and Paying for College in
English | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese
WSAC’s Plan Your Future website for juniors and seniors, and their How to Apply for Financial Aid website with links to FAFSA & WASFA applications
Do I file the FAFSA or WASFA? online questionnaire and Flowchart handouts in Spanish & English
What is the CSS Profile? handout
Still need a little help? Contact Ms. Hawley at the high school to schedule one on one support: (509) 725-4021 or [email protected]