Billions of dollars in federal financial aid are lost by not completing the FAFSA...

Answer: 57.6%

Questions:

1. What’s the benefit of completing the FAFSA?
2. Billions of dollars in federal financial aid are lost by not completing the FAFSA. What do you think are the challenges to completing this important form?
3. Have you filed your FAFSA yet? Why or why not? Do you plan to file for FAFSA this year?

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Behind the numbers (from FAFSA Tracker)

"Through August 25, 2023, 57.6% of the high school class of 2023 has completed the FAFSA. There have been 2,345,076 completions nationally, a 3.4% change compared to last academic year."

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Use the FAFSA Tracker to see the completion rate in your state and your school (Go to  FAFSA Tracker < Schools Completion by Cycle)! or check out the NGPF activity RESEARCH: FAFSA Deadlines!

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Check out more with the FinCap Friday: FAFSA Fast Facts!

About the Author

Ryan Wood

Ryan grew up with and maintains a love for learning. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a degree in Business Administration and worked in sports marketing for a number of years. After living in Texas, Colorado, Tennessee, and Minnesota, the call of education eventually brought Ryan back to his home state of Wisconsin where he was a Business and Marketing teacher for three years. In his free time he likes to spend time with his wife and daughter, play basketball, read, and go fishing. Now with NGPF, Ryan is excited to help teachers lead the most important course their students will ever take.