FAFSA and your FSAID!

In a few short weeks, you'll be able to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid! You can start to prepare NOW! Check out the resources linked below for more info and instructions on how to create your FSAID. Make sure you save this information in a secure location. A parent or guardian will also need to create an FSAID in order for you to submit your FAFSA!

Here's the link for creating your FSAID. Follow the directions carefully. I'd recommend taking a screenshot of your Security Questions and Answers so that you never get locked out of your account. Remember, do NOT use your school email address! Your parent or guardian will also need to make an FSAID to sign your FAFSA application. Ideally, they need an email address to do this. We can always set one up for them if they don't have one! It is essential that your name, SSN, and date of birth are entered exactly as they appear on your Social Security card otherwise you will get an error. 
Let me know if you need help with either process or have any questions (especially about Social Security cards and numbers)!

Prepare NOW to complete your FAFSA as early as October 1st. Check out this 12th Grade Checklist to guide your preparation and keep you on track. If you are not in 12th grade, this page has links to other great resources for you.

Your College Student Portals (aka Hubs)

SENIORS! Remember to check your Student Portals or Hubs regularly for the colleges you are considering attending. If you have not set up your accounts, go to your college's website RIGHT NOW and sign in! Typically your Letter of Acceptance will include the necessary instructions for logging in to your Portal and/or email. You'll often need the Student # assigned to you along with the temporary password provided by each college. REMEMBER TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR USERNAMES/STUDENT #s and PASSWORDS! You need to check your emails and portal/hub several times a week. Your college(s) will send you email reminders and requests to your .edu email so this essential for staying on top of enrollment requirements and red flags!

Here are the links to directions for many of your schools of choice. As always, let me know if you have ANY questions!

Community College of Denver- CCDConnect Guides

CCDConnect Log In Page

If you have not set up your University of Colorado Denver account, start here.

UCD Log In Page

UCD Webmail

UCD Resources and Portals

Metro State University Denver Student Hub Page

MSU "After You've Been Admitted" Steps

Colorado State University RAMweb Log In Page

Arapahoe Community College- How to Create your myACC Log In

myACC Log In Page