FAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The FAFSA for the 2023-24 Freshmen College Year OPENS October 1, 2022
DO NOT BEGIN UNTIL THAT DATE!

Over $120 billion in federal financial aid is awarded to U.S. students each year.  If you don't submit the FAFSA, you could be missing out on free money for college.  You must complete the FAFSA each year in order to apply for federal financial aid.  The FAFSA determines your eligibility for federal and state-based financial aid such as grants, work-study, and student loans.  You can complete your FAFSA at fafsa.gov or use the official myStudentAid mobile app from Federal Student Aid.  
FAFSA is available October 1.  You should file the FAFSA as soon as you can your senior year (and each year you are in college).  
Every college bound senior should file a FAFSA, regardless of income. You never know what you'll be awarded unless you apply.  MANY scholarships (whether need or merit based) require you to submit the FAFSA as part of the application process.

Save the Date:  
Corner Canyon will host FAFSA Completion Night at the school on Wdnesday, October 26th,  6:30pm - 8:30pm in the Atrium.

Before you apply for financial aid:
You and one of your parents will both need to create Federal Student Aid IDs at fsaid.ed.gov in order to complete the FAFSA.  Since you will use this FSA ID in the years to come, use a permanent email address (not school's).  If your parent does not have a valid social security number, do not attempt to create a parent FSA ID.  Your parent will need to print and sign a hard copy of the FAFSA signature page.

What you’ll need to complete the FAFSA:
  • Student’s and parent(s)’ Social Security Card (if parent does not have one, that is ok)
  • ​Student’s I-9 paperwork or Permanent Resident Card (if the student has one. Typically this applies to refugee or asylum students)
  • Student’s driver’s license (if the student has one)
  • Student’s and parent(s)’ 2021 W-2 forms and other records of taxed income*
  • Student’s and parent(s)’ 2021 Federal Income Tax Return**
  • Student’s and parent(s)’ current bank statements
  • Student’s and parent(s)’ 2021 untaxed income records
  • Student’s and parent(s)’ current business & investment, property mortgage information, business and farm, stock, bond and other investment records.***
* If you were gainfully employed.
** If you filed an income tax return. IRS 1040 (including any schedules, such as “Schedule 1”), Foreign Tax Return, or Tax Return from Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federated State of Micronesia, or Palau.
***Stocks, bonds, and other investments designated for retirement (such as those found in a 401(k) or IRA) are not reported on the FAFSA. The value of businesses with fewer than 100 FTE employees is also not reported on the FAFSA.

​KEEP THESE RECORDS! You may need them again.
​Do NOT mail your records to Federal Student Aid.

After you have created your FSA IDs and gathered all the info, it's time to apply:
Submit the FAFSA at fafsa.gov by your college's priority financial aid deadline.

After you’ve completed your FAFSA, you still have some things to do before you can get your financial aid:
  • Be sure to act on any follow-up steps you may receive from Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Your college may not contact you after you submit your FAFSA. Reach out to the financial aid office directly and also check your online student account to make sure you’ve turned in any additional paperwork they require.
  • Review and compare financial aid offers from the colleges you listed on your FAFSA. This is usually done through your college’s online portal.
  • Accept your financial aid offers. Remember: you don’t have to accept all of the financial aid you were offered (in particular, student loans). Only accept what you need.
Did  you know there is a FAFSA Scholarship?
They will be picking 12 winners randomly for a $500 scholarship and all they need to do is complete the FAFSA and complete the FAFSA Survey. ​
Need Help Troubleshooting Your FAFSA Completion?

​​FAFSA Walkthrough Videos 
​(English/Español): 
  
Troubleshooting the FSA ID Webinar
 To help you in creating the FSA ID (FAFSA account creation) watch the short webinar on different tips, issues and ways to troubleshoot the FSA ID . 
Google Drive or YouTube.
 
FAFSA "How to" Instruction Slideshow 
Google Drive or YouTube.

You can also reach out to UHEAA Outreach at 
801-366-8487, outreach@utahsbr.edu
or contact Stephanie Rowan-Bailey at
​801-826-6426
Not able to make CCHS
​FAFSA Completion Night?

UHEAA Outreach is holding Virtual FAFSA Nights.  
​To register, click here.  Or, contact Stephanie Rowan-Bailey at 801-826-6426
Want to know more about FAFSA?  This video explains what FAFSA is.

KUTV speaks to Canyon School District about the importance of FAFSA