Completing the FAFSA
Not sure where to begin with the FAFSA? Confused by the process or unfamiliar with certain terms? In this recording, admissions and financial aid experts from Coalition schools share tips to better prepare you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Featuring admissions and financial aid counselors from: Berea College, Bowdoin College and Northwestern University.
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Additional resources to help complete your FAFSA
Here are several additional resources to help answer your questions as you complete the form.
From U Aspire: a FAFSA checklist, also available in seven other languages
From Federal Student Aid:
A chart and a tool to help determine if your parent is a “contributor” on your FAFSA
Federal Student Aid call center information for additional support
From the National College Attainment Network: Guidance for mixed-status families
From the U.S. Department of Education: A net price calculator
From the Coalition:
A financial aid glossary explaining commonly used financial aid terms
An instagram carousel with 2025-2026 FAFSA tips
Need to complete the CSS Profile? See the recording from our recent event.
