Apply Early for Financial Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to apply for financial aid.

  • summer financial aid

    summer financial aid

    Your Pell Grant eligibility will be determined automatically based on actual enrollment or projected enrollment. Complete the Student Loan Request if you would like to apply for Federal Direct Loans.

    Find out more about Summer financial aid.

FAFSA Priority Deadlines

Many funds are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, so the earlier you submit your FAFSA, the more funds you could be awarded.

Date

Term

May 1, 2025

Fall Term

Oct. 1, 2025

Spring Term

Feb. 1, 2026

Summer Term

Follow the steps below to complete your financial aid application

  • The FSA ID is also known as a studentaid.gov account.
  • This is your electronic signature for federal student aid and is required to access to your U.S. Department of Education records as a student applicant or as a contributor (parent/stepparent or spouse of a student applicant).
  • Enter a username from 6 to 30 characters long. Use any combination of numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters. Choose a username that you can remember, but is hard for others to guess.
  • Create a password.
  • If you are a dependent student, your parents must apply for an FSA ID.
  • Only the owner of the FSA ID should create and use the account. Never share your FSA ID.
  • If needed, request a duplicate FSA ID or change your FSA ID on this website.
  • Renew your FSA ID every 18 months.
  • Students whose last names have changed need to make sure their last name is correct with the Social Security Administration.
  • See more on creating and using your FSA ID. Watch this detailed video on how to create an FSA ID.

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  • This is your application for financial aid at SPC and determines whether you qualify for federal and state grants and federal loans based on financial need.
  • It does not cost anything to complete the FAFSA. Beware of scams that charge for financial aid. DO NOT pay to complete the FAFSA.
  • SPC's School Code is 001528.
  • Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after Oct. 1 each year, regardless of the date you start classes. Priority consideration is given to students who apply by May 1. The earlier you apply, the more funds you could be eligible to receive.
  • Gather the documents you'll need.
    • The 2025-26 FAFSA form asks for 2023 tax information.
    • The 2024-25 FAFSA form asks for 2022 tax information.
    • Financial aid applicants and their parents can securely transfer tax data onto the FAFSA through the FA DDX (Direct Data Exchange). You must consent to transferring tax data from the IRS, even if taxes were not filed.
    • The Department of Education may require some of the information on the FAFSA to be verified before federal financial aid eligibility can be determined. This process is known as Verification. SPC has the authority to request copies of financial documents, such as Tax Return Transcripts.
    • If any documents are requested from you, Financial Assistance Services will notify you via your MySPC student e-mail and checklist.
    • No SSN? No problem! The FAFSA can still be completed online, even if the individuals who contribute to the application don't have an SSN. More information is available at How to Submit the FAFSA Form if Your Contributor Doesn't Have an SSN.
  • Find out the following: Do You Have to Provide Your Parents' Income Information on the FAFSA Form?
  • Waiting for SPC to receive your FAFSA? Here's 7 Things To Do After Submitting Your FAFSA Form
  • If you cannot complete a FAFSA online, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-433-3243 to request a paper copy.   
  • Need additional help?

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  • Within three to five business days after you submit the FAFSA, SPC should receive your application. In the meantime, you should review your FAFSA Submission Summary for accuracy and for any next steps.
  • Review the COMMENT and NEXT STEP sections carefully.
  • Follow the directions on the FAFSA Submission Summary to submit any needed corrections.
  • To add SPC's School Code, 001528, or make a correction, you will need to use your FSA ID to log back in. 

www.fafsa.gov

  1. Apply to SPC and pay your application fee in order for SPC to have access to your FAFSA data
  2. Submit all required official transcripts and allow time for their evaluation
  3. Complete your Learning Plan to determine which courses you need to take for your program and when you need to take them.
  4. Review Financial Aid Eligibility.
  5. Check your Financial Aid Status and SPC student email regularly.
  6. Apply for funds you don't have to repay such as scholarships and student employment
  7. Decline, Reduce or Accept your student loans

Applying for Financial Aid

Early FAFSA Filing

FAFSA Tutorial

Understanding the FAFSA

IRS Data Retrieval Process

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