FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is filled out during your senior year in high school and each year in college after that. This is how you apply for all federal and most state financial aid, including Pell Grants, work-study, and federal student loans. The aid year begins fall semester and extends through summer semester.

Complete The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Get FREE Help Completing FAFSA

FAFSA Updates

The Department of Education has opened the 2025-26 FAFSA application.

2024-25 FAFSA covers the aid year starting fall 2024 through summer 2025
2024-25 FAFSA uses your 2022 tax return
The updated FAFSA is faster to complete and more students are qualifying for Pell grants.
We highly encourage you to complete the FAFSA right away to get money for school.
The earlier you submit, the better your chances of getting financial aid.

We are packaging federal aid (e.g., Pell Grants, loans) in order of completion. As these are processed, you will receive more information about need-based scholarships associated with your scholarship application, and you will receive notification about your federal aid package. Keep an eye on your student email account for next-step actions.

FSA ID: Get this going ASAP if you need one
The FSA ID has been taking up to two weeks to process. We highly encourage you to create an FSA ID soon if you do not already have one. Everyone will need an FSA ID for completing the FAFSA, including those who do not have a social security number. Please note that the person needing an FSA ID for a dependent is the person who contributes to the student 50% or more, not necessarily the guardian the student lives with.

What you need to create an FSA ID for both students and parents:

(am I still a dependent that needs my parent's info?)
1. Name: Provide your full legal name, as it appears on your Social Security card.
2. Date of Birth.
3. Social Security Number: Required for those with an SSN; not required for parents without one.
4. Email: Must be a verified, non-school email (you’ll need an email you will use throughout college).
5. Mobile Phone: Optional but recommended for login, account recovery, and enhanced security.
6. Authenticator App: Optional but recommended for login, account recovery, and enhanced security.
7. Physical Address: Your current residential address.
How to Get an FSA ID for Individuals Without a Social Security Number (Spanish Version)

Weber State School code: 003680

For issues logging into your FAFSA or Studentaid.gov account or technical issues: Federal Student Aid 1-800-433-3243

→FREE One-On-One FAFSA Help

Need help completing your FAFSA? Schedule an appointment with Financial Literacy for free one-on-one guidance (bring your parents if you need to) or watch for drop-in sessions happening all year long.

Student Support & Resources Center Financial Literacy

Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Shepherd Union, Room 322 | 801-626-7794

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Why File FAFSA?

If you are planning on attending college, you should file the FAFSA regardless of family income or any other circumstances. Even if you do not qualify for one type of aid, you still need the FAFSA. It qualifies you for grants, scholarships, and other financial aid awarded by colleges and some states. You can change your mind later and decide not to accept any federal student aid, but for now, you should plan on filing the FAFSA as soon as it is available.

FAFSA Myths & Facts

You could receive FREE MONEY

Filing your FAFSA should take less than 30 minutes.

There is no income cut-off to qualify for federal student aid.

Important Dates

2024-25 FAFSA: Open

2024-25 FAFSA covers the aid year starting fall 2024 through summer 2025
uses your 2022 tax return

2025-26 FAFSA: Open

2025-26 FAFSA covers the aid year starting fall 2025 through summer 2026
uses your 2023 tax return

→ Priority Deadline is April 1

Important Information

Learn more about the review process and view the status of your FAFSA

View and accept your financial aid and/or scholarship

Financial Aid Applied to Your Bill

Financial aid is applied directly to your tuition bill. If there is any residual you will receive a refund.
Financial aid is typically disbursed to your tuition bill 10 days before the semester begins.
If the funds do not disburse within 10 days, please contact the Financial Aid office.

Refunds and Excess Aid

Sign up for direct deposit through your eWeber portal to receive a refund to your bank account in 3-5 business days.
If you do not sign up for direct deposit, a check will be cut and mailed to your home address that is on file with Weber State.

Step-by-Step Instructions To Complete FAFSA

English Walk-through Video

Spanish Walk-through Video

High School Seniors: Best Practices

Any time after Nov. 22 of your senior year, you can start filling out your FAFSA.
Start researching scholarship opportunities, both online and offline. Local scholarships tend to have less competition so check your local papers and community bulletin boards.
During your second semester, check the status of your FAFSA and apply for any private scholarships you’ve found.
Get in touch with your college’s financial aid office if you need any clarifications or to negotiate a better financial aid package.
Mark the deadline to pay your first tuition bill and make sure you have all your finances in order. You do not want to miss this deadline.

Questions? finaid@weber.edu or fafsahelp@weber.edu