Happy New Year from UCanGo2! We’re happy to share that the 2024-2025 FAFSA has been soft launched, which means, “The FAFSA form is available for short periods of time while we monitor site performance and update the form to provide you with a better experience.” – StudentAid.gov

When you’re ready, visit FAFSA.gov to start your application. We are here to provide you with all the resources you’ll need to successfully complete and submit your FAFSA.

The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) is a username and password that students and parents will use to access and electronically sign the FAFSA. It’s also used to access other U.S. Department of Education (ED) online systems as well as view a student’s financial aid history. Students and parents will use the same FSA ID every year the FAFSA is completed. The FSA ID Worksheet (also in Spanish) guides students and parents through the FSA ID creation process and provides space to save login credentials. 

The Finish the FAFSA in Five Steps / FAFSA Facts (also in Spanish) flyer breaks the FAFSA completion process down into five easy steps and includes information about the materials needed to fill out the application. FAFSA Facts offers answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to assist families as they navigate FAFSA completion. It also provides information about additional financial aid resources, financial literacy, and more.

The FAFSA Fundamentals PowerPoint is an excellent introduction to the FAFSA and offers detailed information to guide you through an overview of completing the application.

The Items Needed to Complete a FAFSA flyer offers parents and students a clear idea of how to better prepare to fill out the FAFSA, as well as the documentation they’ll need to do so.

The Student Aid Index (SAI) is a number that colleges use to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible to receive at their school. The Student Aid Index (SAI) PowerPoint will guide you through the ins and outs of the new SAI and how it’s calculated.

As always, UCanGo2 provides the latest updates and information on our website, StartWithFAFSA.org. Please make the time to visit, and make use of the tips and resources offered there. Good luck with the FAFSA, and Happy New Year!

We offer webinars for educators, students and parents on planning, preparing and paying for college, including financial aid, the FAFSA and finding scholarships. If you would like to schedule a webinar for your students, fill out our Event Request Form and we’ll contact you to plan the details.

Have specific questions about our services or resources?

Email us at UCanGo2@ocap.org.