The United States Department of Education has awarded College Possible early access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This allows the College Possible high school and college students we serve access to the FAFSA forms as early as October 15 (instead of waiting until FAFSA opens nationwide on December 1). College Possible Minnesota is hosting open office hours on October 15 and October 18 to help students and families complete the FAFSA.
How to participate
As part of the beta program, and in order to attend the FAFSA office hours, students and families will need to complete the following steps:
- Create an FSA ID. Both student and parent(s) need an Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID no later than October 7
- High School seniors – use this guide to start the process if you haven’t started the process already
- College students – make sure you can log into your account
- Fill out the Beta Student Sign-up form provided by College Possible by October 7
- Students will receive an email with a link to complete this Beta Student Sign-up form.
- RSVP if you plan on attending the FAFSA office hours
FAFSA office hours
Click here to sign up for FAFSA office hours
- When
- Tuesday, October 15 from 4-8 p.m.
- Friday, October 18 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Where
- College Possible Minnesota office (755 Prior Ave N, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55104)
- Join virtually (you will receive a link to join after you register)
- Who can attend
- All College Possible high school seniors and college students and their families who need to complete the FAFSA
- Why students should attend
- College Possible offers a family-centered space to provide more information about financial aid and next steps to completing the FAFSA, as well as what to expect after FAFSA completion
- What to expect during office hours
- Open house style event – show up whenever you’re available between the times listed above
- Help from College Possible staff members to complete the FAFSA
- Light snacks and refreshments
- Translation, interpreter, and transportation support as needed
Questions?
Please reach out to your College Possible coach or Senior Program Manager Lindsay.
For media requests, please contact Isaiah Allen, Senior Director of External Relations, at iallen@collegepossible.org.
