FAFSA INFOMATION FOR PARENTS OF SENIORS

The 2026-27 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open and available for you to complete. Any senior planning to attend college next year (at a 4-year college, community college, or trade school) should apply. Both parents and students must create Federal Student Aid accounts and complete their portion of the FAFSA form. You can create that account and complete your FAFSA at the following link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.


By completing the FAFSA, students can receive government financial aid in the form of Pell Grants, loans and work study. In addition, colleges use this form to determine eligibility for “in house” financial aid and scholarships, so you should still complete the FAFSA even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for federal aid. It is best if you complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss out on any opportunities.
For help with completing this form, please refer to the information provided here. You can also email Mrs. Stahmann at guidance@alacoyotes.org with basic questions.