FINANCIAL AID
SHS FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document.
FAFSA
It is imperative that every college bound student fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The majority of scholarship funds students receive are awarded from the college in which the student will attend. Many scholarship funds are awarded based on information provided on the FAFSA.
FAFSA normally opens October 1st of the student's senior year and uses prior-prior year tax information, but this year ONLY it will open sometime in December of 2023. The federal government has not shared an exact opening date.
FAFSA4CASTER
The FAFSA4caster will help you understand your options for paying for college. You provide basic information and it will estimate your eligibility for federal student aid. FAFSA4caster can be done at anytime during your child’s K-12 career.
FAFSA WORKSHEET
Get started early! FAFSA on the Web Worksheet allows you to fill out and preview questions that will be asked on the FAFSA. You may fill this out before going online to submit!
FSA ID
Students, parents, and borrowers are required to use an FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your FAFSA documents.
GATHERING DOCUMENTS FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
FINANCIAL AID FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
It is imperative that every college bound student fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The majority of scholarship funds students receive are awarded from the college in which the student will attend. Many scholarship funds are awarded based on information provided on the FAFSA.
FAFSA normally opens October 1st of the student's senior year and uses prior-prior year tax information, but this year ONLY it will open sometime in December of 2023. The federal government has not shared an exact opening date.
FAFSA4CASTER
The FAFSA4caster will help you understand your options for paying for college. You provide basic information and it will estimate your eligibility for federal student aid. FAFSA4caster can be done at anytime during your child’s K-12 career.
FAFSA WORKSHEET
Get started early! FAFSA on the Web Worksheet allows you to fill out and preview questions that will be asked on the FAFSA. You may fill this out before going online to submit!
FSA ID
Students, parents, and borrowers are required to use an FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your FAFSA documents.
GATHERING DOCUMENTS FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
- Student/guardian(s) social security number or your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. Citizen)
- Student/guardian(s) driver’s license
- Student/guardian(s) current bank statements may be required
- Student/guardian(s) current business and investment info, business and farm records, stocks, bonds, and other investment records
FINANCIAL AID FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
- Click here for information on the ORSSA
