FAFSA will open December 31, 2023.  VASA will open in January, 2024.

Student & a parent should each get an FSA ID prior to the FAFSA opening date.

Click here for important information regarding the 2024-25 FAFSA (for Seniors graduating Spring 2024).

Upcoming Events (view prior recordings on our Resources page)

FAFSA/VASA Completion Event (Annandale HS)

January 9, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

FAFSA/VASA Completion Event (Mount Vernon HS)

January 11, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

FAFSA/VASA Completion Event (Lake Braddock SS)

January 16, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FAFSA/VASA Completion Event (Chantilly HS)

January 18, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FAFSA/VASA Completion Event (Justice HS)

January 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

FAFSA/VASA Completion Event (Hayfield SS)

January 25, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

FAFSA/VASA Completion Event (Falls Church HS)

January 30, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FAFSA/VASA Completion Event (Lewis HS)

February 1, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

FAFSA/VASA Completion Event (Annandale HS)

February 20, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Preparing for College: Guide & Workbook
(VA 2023-2024)

~ Estimating your college costs ~
~ Tips for completing the FASFA ~
~ Finding scholarships ~
~ and more ~

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Understanding FAFSA (2022)

Do you need money to go to college?  This is the first step if you want financial aid from the federal and state government or most colleges. Filling out the FAFSA can be overwhelming. Don’t worry. There is a lot of help!

Click here to download the PDF.
Translations into many other languages are now available here.

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