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Apply for Aid Online (FAFSA)

To obtain federal, state, and institutional financial aid, as well as many scholarships, you must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

For help with completing the FAFSA visit SF's FAFSA page. 

When Should I Apply?

The FAFSA for the following academic year is available on October 1. You should apply as soon as possible. Some grant programs have limited funds.  These grants are awarded to qualified applicants based on FAFSA submission date.

What Do I Need to Apply?

To complete your FAFSA you will need:

  1. An FSA ID. You can create one at StudentAid.gov
  2. Your tax information from 2 years prior.
  3. Your parent's tax information from 2 years prior if you are a dependent. For the FAFSA most students under 24 are dependent. 
  4. A list of schools you are applying for. Make sure to include Santa Fe College. School Code is 001519.

IRS Data Retrieval Tool

If you have already completed your IRS Tax Returns, the application will allow you to obtain the income information directly from the IRS. This is better than entering the information yourself and may help you avoid the verification process. 

FAFSA Application Process

  1. The federal processor must receive all required signatures, including parents for dependent students, to send results to the schools indicated on your application.
  2. After the FAFSA is processed, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) through the mail or the Internet. Review the SAR for accuracy. If it is correct, keep it for your records.
  3. If your SAR is incorrect, make the necessary corrections electronically by accessing your FAFSA online or by mail if you received a hard copy. You must send the corrected SAR back to the processor.
  4. The College will receive an electronic file of the information from your FAFSA, generally within 2 weeks and will update your My FA Status page in eSantaFe. 

Award Notification

If you meet requirements for financial aid, you will receive an important notice in eSantaFe. Once there, go to My FA Status and select Awards. Here you will find the types and amounts of aid offered, specific program information, your responsibilities, and the conditions that govern the award.

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