Your FAFSA Journey
You're making great progress! 7 steps to go.
Understand What FAFSA Is
Learn what FAFSA is and why it's crucial for your college funding
Fun fact: Many scholarships require FAFSA completion even if you don't need federal aid. It's worth doing no matter what.
Create Your FSA ID
Set up your legal signature for all federal student aid
Don't skip this. Students miss deadlines because they don't have FSA IDs ready. Do it today.
Gather Required Documents
Collect all necessary financial documents for you and your parents
Pro tip: Use your phone to take photos of documents and store them in a FAFSA folder. Makes the actual application way faster.
Know Your State Deadline
Mark your calendar with Tennessee's priority deadline
Submitting early means more aid available. The money literally runs out. First come, first served.
Complete FAFSA
Fill out the actual FAFSA form with AI guidance
Review Your Student Aid Report
Check your SAR for errors and understand your EFC
Compare Financial Aid Offers
Evaluate and compare aid packages from different colleges
Accept Aid & Enroll
Accept your financial aid package and confirm enrollment
Pro Tips for Success
Submit Early
Aid is first-come, first-served. Submit at least 2 weeks before deadlines to maximize your chances.
Get Parents Involved Early
The biggest delay? Waiting for parent info. Start the conversation now and create their FSA ID together.
Organize Documents
Create a FAFSA folder (digital or physical) and gather documents over a week. Don't scramble at the last minute.
Use Your AI Coach
Stuck on a question? Don't guess. Ask your AI coach for clarification—it's what we're here for.