The first step to getting ANY financial is to by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). As a reminder, filling out the FAFSA does NOT mean that you are signing up to take out loans. Rather, completing the FAFSA will allow you see the full scope of financial aid you are eligible for.
Again, deadlines are crucial in this process. As you research admissions deadlines, also check your financial aid deadlines. Missing a deadline by even one day could cost you thousands of dollars! So Check the Date!
Updated as of 1/10/2024- see this video for a walk-through video completing the entire FAFSA form.
Applying for Financial Aid
The first step to completing a FAFSA application is creating an account called your "FSA ID." See video below and this document for a walkthrough of the process.
Your ETS advisor will be available to help you submit your FAFSA as well! Below is a video link and a document with information about submitting the FAFSA as well.
Applying for FAFSA
CSS Profile?
This is a more in-depth, detailed financial aid application. It is generally used by more selective, private colleges and universities. Your ETS advisor can help you with this process as well! You can access the CSS profile here.
See the current list of colleges that require the CSS profile here.
