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Financial Aid

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."  ~ Benjamin Franklin

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Join Us for a FAFSA/College Planning Night!

Presented by The College Funding Coach on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00- 7:30pm at Higley High in the Media Center.

Students attending college for the 2025-2026 school year can fill out the FAFSA starting in October 2024. You should fill out your FAFSA as early as possible in order to maximize the amount of financial aid for which you may qualify.

Each school sets its own FAFSA submission dates. Check with your future college or university for important FAFSA dates.

F.A.F.S.A  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

What is it?
The FAFSA is the form that the federal government uses to determine your eligibility for federal aid. This aid includes grants, scholarships, work-study and loans.  This is a need-based application and not credit-based.  

How does it work?
Using your FAFSA, the federal processor determines your Student Aid Index (SAI). 
Your future school will use the SAI to determine your financial aid eligibility.  

Where can I get one?
Complete FAFSA online
Get a paper version online or call
1-800-4-FED-AID.

How to prepare for filing the FAFSA:

• Have your Social Security number, or Alien Registration (USCIS) number 
• 2023 taxes (W-2s, records of money earned) for the 2024-2025 application year
• Current bank statements and investment statements 
• Records of untaxed income

5 Most Common FAFSA Mistakes

  • Do not leave a field blank. Use a zero if the question does not apply to you.
  • Don't forget to report ALL required sources of untaxed income.
  • Use the 1040 Federal tax return for reporting income and taxes paid, not the W-2.
  • Include yourself in household size, even if you didn't live there the previous year.
  • Sign the application. If you are filing as a dependent, make sure your parents e-sign as well.


Visit FAFSA Website

Coming in October 2024! To fill out the FAFSA form or set up your FSA ID, click here.

Questions about the FAFSA form? You can text questions to Ask Benji- Arizona's free, digital FAFSA assistant. Text Benji with FAFSA questions and you will receive an immediate answer! Get started with this digital assistant by texting "Hi Benji" to 602-786-8171.

Arizona Promise Program

The Arizona Promise Program provides financial assistance for students whose federal Pell grants or other financial aid don’t cover the cost of college tuition and fees.

Qualifying students are guaranteed their tuition, mandatory fees and program fees will be fully covered.

For details click here.