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FAFSA & WASFA Information

FAFSA & WASFA Information

2025–26 FAFSA® Form Now Open to All During Beta Testing

The Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced access to the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to everyone during the current BETA Testing period. You can submit your actual 2025–26 FAFSA Form today.

Applications Open For All Dec. 1

Students and Parents can take their first step to filing a FASFA by creating their FSA ID. The 12th Year Campaign will be hosting virtual financial aid nights where students and parents can receive support creating their FSA ID. These free events will be held in English and Spanish and are open to all students.

SPS Information on Financial Aid 

For Seniors interested in college, completing an application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) or Washington State Financial Aid (WASFA) as early as possible is one of the first steps to receiving aid. Families will need to gather documents (Social Security Number, Copy of Tax Returns, W-2’s, Driver’s License Number, and FSA ID (to sign in) before completing the forms.  

Financial Aid Form Includes:  

  • Parents and stepparents are called contributors on the new form 
  • Contributor tax information will be transferred from IRS  
    • Fewer questions are asked about your parents’ financial information. Consent and approval for the transfer of tax information is required to receive federal aid.    
  • The calculation to determine aid eligibility has been reformulated and renamed  
    • The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) has been reformulated and given a new name, the Student Aid Index (SAI). This calculation determines a student’s eligibility for certain types of aid.   

If you are unsure which to apply for, you can visit the Washington Student Achievement Council website for more information. 

Ballard HS Counselors Updates

Ballard HS Counselors wanted to share some updates and tips about the FAFSA. The 2025-26 FAFSA form.

  • Follow @federalstudentaid on Instagram. They are regularly posting the times in which the FAFSA will be open and other updates and resources to their story.

Commonly Asked for Resources and Links

~ Ballard HS Counselors

WASFA Form

Learn more about the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) on the Wa Student Achievement Council site.

Resources

Final Tips

  • Do not replace FAFSA with WASFA! WASFA is a state aid application for people who are ineligible for federal aid.
  • If you start a financial aid application and don’t finish within 45 days, you will have to start over.
  • Most colleges have priority deadlines. Even if you miss them, still apply for financial aid.

You can get help from colleges, your school counselor, Federal Student Aid, or local/virtual financial aid events! Find more detailed info on the WSAC website.

Seattle Promise Support 

Ballard High School Seattle Promise Outreach Specialist
Jacob Shapiro B.A. (he/him)
Make an Appointment or Drop in the Ballard HS Counseling Center on Tuesdays or Reach Out via Email: jacob.shapior@seattleschools.org Text: 206-661-1290

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As of November 21, 2024