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What is the FAFSA?

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How do I get a paper FAFSA?

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Do I need my Parents’ Information on the FAFSA form?

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Why is the FAFSA form unavailable on Sunday?

STEPS TO FINANCIAL AID. Complete 2021-2022 FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov (Requires 2019 tax data) Select South Plains College with school code (003611) Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. Check DAILY for emails on the student and parent email accounts provided on the FAFSA; including the student's SPC account. If selected for Verification, please ...

Complete the Form

Completing the FAFSA form has never been easier. Get an overview of what you’ll need and the steps involved.

Find FAFSA Help

Learn how to fill out the FAFSA form and browse common FAFSA help topics.

Renew Your Form

You must submit a FAFSA form for each school year in which you want to be considered for federal student aid.

How long does it take to complete FAFSA?

The FAFSA form takes on average 30 minutes to complete. And, now you can complete the form online or via the myStudentAid mobile app on Android and Apple phones. You can save time with The IRS Data Retrieval tool to auto-complete some responses. If you get stumped on a question, call 1-800-4-FED-Aid for assistance, or via Web chat.

Is there a cut off on FAFSA?

There is no income cut-off for some types of federal student aid and eligibility is based on other factors beyond income. Also, states and schools use FAFSA information to give specific aid programs and some academic merit scholarships. You won’t know what you may be eligible for unless you file FAFSA.

What is the FAFSA?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application that you must complete to determine your eligibility for federal, state, or institutional student aid, such as Pell grants and work-study opportunities. Complete the FAFSA even if you are not sure that you are eligible for aid.

When can I apply for FAFSA?

Applying early will allow you to submit the FAFSA as early as October 1st using prior year information. For example, you can apply for 2020–21 financial aid starting October 2019, using 2018 tax information.

What is the FSA ID?

The FSA ID is a username and password that has replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN and must be used to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID confirms your identity when you access your financial aid information and electronically sign federal student aid documents.

Can I transfer my financial aid to another school?

Financial aid does not automatically transfer from Central Piedmont to another school. If you wish to transfer to another school from Central Piedmont and be considered for financial aid, visit fafsa.gov and add the new institution's school code on the FAFSA.

Can I apply for financial aid as an independent student?

If you are classified as a dependent student by FAFSA guidelines, but you consider yourself to be an independent student, you can apply for financial aid as an independent student only in extreme cases. Examples of this would be the death of your parents, or cases of abuse or neglect by your parents.