All Whatcom and Skagit County students and families are welcome to join us at the YMCA to get help completing your FAFSA or WASFA application. We will provide dinner, a brief Finacial Aid 101 presentation and we will then support you through the application. You will need to check in at the front desk and provide a photo id (16 & Older). This can be a school id, driver's license, etc. Please register for this event ahead of time if you are able!
*If there is an error on your FAFSA application and you want to make a correction, you will need to wait till March when FSA opens that capability. We are happy to help you resolve issues once we are able to!
WONDERING WHAT TO BRING?
Account Creation:
You’ll need a computer or phone to create either a FSA ID or WASFA account in addition to the following.
FSA ID:
Social Security Number
Your own email address
Please do not use your high school email address as you will not have access after you graduate.
Personal information including your name as listed on your Social Security Card (if applicable), birthdate, and address.
Eligible non-citizens: Students and parents in this group will be able to create their FSA IDs on or after December 31st.
If you are an eligible non-citizen you can apply for the FAFSA. “You are considered an “eligible noncitizen” if you fall into certain categories, such as the ones listed below: 1. You are a U.S. national (includes natives of American Samoa or Swains Island) or 2. You have an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) showing* “Refugee,” 3. You hold a T nonimmigrant status ("T-visa") (for victims of human trafficking) or your parent holds a T-1 nonimmigrant status.” Eligibility for Non-U.S. Citizens | Federal Student Aid.
WASFA ACCOUNT:
Your own email address
Please do not use your high school email address as you will not have access after you graduate.
Personal Information including your name, birthdate, and address.
Account Completion:
You’ll need a computer and phone to complete your FAFSA or WASFA applications in addition to the following. This year's application won't be open till December 31st, but in the meantime, you can gather documents that you'll need once it opens.
CLASS OF 2024 FINANCIAL AID COMPLETION DOCUMENTS CHECKLISTS
LISTA DE VERIFICACIÓN DE AYUDA FINANCIERA PARA LA CLASE DE 2024