🎓💰 Attention Cotulla High School Seniors! 💰🎓

It’s time to take the next step toward your future! The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens on October 1, 2025. 📅✨

✅ Completing the FAFSA gives you access to federal grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. Grants (you do not pay back), Work-study (part-time job on or off campus), Loans (borrowed money).
✅ Many colleges and states also use the FAFSA to award financial aid.
✅ The sooner you apply, the better your chances at receiving maximum aid!

✅ Filling out your FAFSA application (or signing an opt out form) is a graduation requirement!

💻 Apply online at: www.studentaid.gov

📋 What You Need to Fill Out the FAFSA (2025-2026):

👤 Student Information

Social Security Number (or Alien Registration Number for eligible non-citizens)

Driver’s license number (if you have one)

Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID (student must create one at studentaid.gov)

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Information

Parent(s) Social Security Number(s)

Parent(s) date of birth and marital status

Parent(s) Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID

💵 Financial Information

2024 federal tax returns (student + parent, if applicable)

W-2 forms and records of money earned

Records of untaxed income (child support, interest income, veterans’ benefits, etc.)

Current bank statements, savings, and investment records

🏠 Other Information

List of schools you want to send your FAFSA to (you can add up to 20 🎓)

✨ Students AND parents each need their own FSA ID to electronically sign the FAFSA!

Don’t wait—secure your opportunity for college funding today! 🌟📚

#FAFSA2025 #CollegeReady #FinancialAid #SeniorYear #GoCowboysAndCowgirls!

All Seniors will have an opportunity to begin the FAFSA application on Monday, October 6, 2025 during the 3rd or 5th period in the CHS Counseling Center. You must have permission from your teacher.
www.studentaid.gov

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