FuturesNW and community guests will be at the Ferndale Library after school on Ferndale High School early release days. If you would like help with your Financial Aid, scholarships, college applications or apprenticeship pathways, we are here to help!
IF INTERESTED IN FILLING OUT THE FAFSA OR WASFA…
NOT SURE WHICH APPLICATION (FAFSA OR WASFA) TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT FOR?
Complete this questionnaire:
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