FAFSA®: Prepare Now, Apply Later
This year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is getting an update. And it is NOW available to file!
JCCC’s priority deadlines will stay the same—the FAFSA® is March 15 and the JCCC Scholarships Application is April 1. Remember, you need to fill out the FAFSA® every year to be considered for federal financial aid and need-based scholarships.
It's time to get started by gathering these documents:
- Federal Student Aid ID
- 2022 tax return information, including W2 forms
- Contact information for your FAFSA contributors (ex. Parents of dependent students or spouses)
And we can help! JCCC’s Financial Aid team offers free in-person assistance. Scheduling an appointment is encouraged:
- Call 913-469-3840 during regular office hours.
- Send an email with your name, student ID number (if applicable) and phone number to finaid@jccc.edu.
What’s changed with the FAFSA®?
- A streamlined FAFSA® form available in more languages
- Expanded Pell Grant access
- Changes in how your family size is determined
- Replacing the term Expected Family Contribution (EFC) with the Student Aid Index (SAI)
- Contributors (anyone who is required to provide information on your form, such as a parent) must provide financial information
- Tax information automatically transferred into the application through IRS Direct Data Exchange
Stay up to date on FAFSA® changes with helpful videos from Federal Student Aid.