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The FAFSA becomes available on October 1 each year. October is the best time to file the FAFSA if you plan to start a postsecondary program. Don't hesitate to file your FAFSA later in the year even if you missed the best time to file – you may still qualify for some aid.

Remember, you should file the FAFSA as early as possible – some institutions have very early FAFSA deadlines – check with your school's Financial Aid Office to find out. Some programs may have later deadlines. The priority deadline to file the FAFSA for the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) and the Alaska Education Grant (AEG) is June 30.

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ACPE Is Here to Help!

ACPE Financial Aid Planning Guide outlines the pathway for education partners and students to follow in order to maximize students and families’ understanding and preparedness, leading to successful FAFSA completion. The Guide provides more detail about each ACPE resource as well as contact information/links to participate.

Education Partners

ACPE’s Master the FAFSA Training empowers education stakeholders and provides them with the knowledge and deeper understanding of the FAFSA process (for dependent and independent students) so that they have more confidence assisting their students and families independently with successful FAFSA completion. ACPE’s Master the FAFSA Training is available weekly, on every Tuesday, from 2:00 to 3:30pm.

ATTENTION: This is not a series of training sessions. Weekly ACPE’s Master the FAFSA Training sessions are separate sessions that cover exactly the same material. Education stakeholders are encouraged to register for one session for dependent students and/or one session for independent students based on the student population they serve.

Individuals | Students | Families

ACPE offers multiple routes leading to successful FAFSA completion. To sign and submit the FAFSA electronically, both a dependent student and one parent are required to create an account (FSA ID). Check How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID) for StudentAid.gov.

FAFSA Wednesdays

• For individuals/students/families
• Weekly between 3:00 and 6:00pm via Zoom
• One-on-one FAFSA completion assistance
• Breakout rooms used if more than one individual at the same time to maintain privacy
• Registration not required, join any time

ACPE Success Center

• For individuals/students/families who are unable to attend FAFSA Wednesdays
• One-on-one FAFSA completion assistance (virtual or in-person)
• Appointment required via youcanbook.me or by calling 800-441-2962 opt#4
• In-person FAFSA completion assistance at ACPE's Dimond Center location by appointment only

Trending FAFSA Topics

• ACPE Commissioners FAFSA Statement of Support
• Overview of Financial Aid Process
• Video
• Graphic
• Do You Need Money?
• Types of Aid
• How to Create an Account Username & Password (FSA ID)
• Video
• Federal Student Aid Webinars

Schools/Districts

FAFSA Time Alaska:

• FAFSA Line-by-Line Demonstration
• Presented to students/families via Zoom
• School/organization must be present for oversight
• Request via email
• If additional assistance needed, students/families encouraged to join FAFSA Wednesdays, or to make an appointment with the ACPE Success Center Staff via youcanbook.me or by calling 800-441-2962 opt#4

Downloadable Financial Aid Resources

ACPE offers a variety of financial aid resources that are available for download. With information available about FAFSA, Alaska Education Grant, Alaska Performance Scholarship, and ACPE’s student loan programs – visit our Success Center Material page today!

University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks staff may be offering FAFSA assistance in your community soon! Visit https://uaf.edu/finaid/fafsa/ to learn more!

If you can’t make it to an in-person event, UAF staff are available through appointment booking and also in virtual Q&A Sessions

• Schedule an Appointment
• Virtual Q&A