The FAFSA is used to apply for federal student aid such as grants, work-study, and loans. You may also be required to complete FAFSA in order to apply for most state and some private aid.

The FAFSA for the 2021-22 school year will become available October 1, 2020. Students and their parents will complete the FAFSA using 2019 tax information. Students should file the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1.

Students and parents will need an FSA ID number to sign the form electronically upon completion. If you don’t already have an FSA ID number, apply for one at:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid.

Check out these helpful resources from Federal Student Aid:

• Overview of the Financial Aid Process
• FAFSA Overview
• How To Fill out the FAFSA
• FAFSA4caster

OSAC provides funding and programs to Oregon students and families. 

Each year, OSAC awards grants and scholarships of more than $118 million to thousands of Oregon students. Prominent programs include:

• Oregon Opportunity Grant
• Oregon Promise Grant
• Chafee Education and Training Grant
• Oregon Student Child Care Grant
• Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA)

Check out these helpful resources from OSAC:

• OSAC Application Instructions 
• Tips for High School Juniors 
• Tips for High School Seniors 
• Tips for Effective College & Scholarship Essays
• Making the Most of a College Fair
• The Top 20 Things Every College Freshman Should know