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FAFASA
The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your first step toward funding your college education.
Why is it important to complete the FAFSA? The FAFSA determines your eligibility for federal student aid, including grants, work-study, and federal student loans. The FAFSA is also a graduation requirement, meaning all HHS seniors must complete and submit it.
What you need to know…
When: It’s in your best interest to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible!
Gather Your Documents: You'll need 2024 federal tax returns and other important information. (I have included a link for the 2026-2027 FAFSA Checklist in this e-mail, so look over it and gather everything that pertains to you and your parents.) https://eqf.org/FAFSAChecklist
Create Your FSA IDs: You (the student) and at least one parent must each create FSA IDs. You will go to www.studentaid.gov and click “Create Account” in the upper right-hand corner. Follow the prompts all the way through, and ensure that you verify your cell phone number and personal email addresses. (Students, DO NOT use your school e-mail address, as you won’t have access to it after you graduate from HHS.) *If your parent(s) already have an FSA ID from a previous sibling/college student, they will use that same FSA ID for your FAFSA as well.
Parents with no SSN: For parents who do NOT have U.S. Social Security numbers, you will follow the directions in this link https://www.educationquest.org/pdfs/FSA_ID-no_SSN.pdf to create your FSA IDs. **The student must have a U.S. Social Security number in order to complete the FAFSA.**
Seek Assistance: If you have questions regarding the FAFSA, contact your high school counselor or contact EducationQuest for free help. Kearney Office 308.234.6310
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