Attention Students and Families: Join us on December 5th or 12th, 2024 at 6:00 pm to learn about the 2025-26 FAFSA, financial aid process, and available aid, from financial aid professionals representing local colleges. Register now at bit.ly/finaid512.
For several years, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and the Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) have partnered with high schools in Virginia to provide free FAFSA assistance to students and their families.
This event, the FAF$A Next event, is an annual statewide initiative designed to increase FAFSA completion throughout the Commonwealth, with a special focus on schools that serve a student population where 50% or more are eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program for free and reduced-priced lunches – the population in greatest need of guidance and resources to conquer the financial-aid process. Many of the students who qualify for free and reduced-priced lunches will be eligible for free need-based financial aid, including the federal Pell Grant. Completion of the FAFSA is the first step to receiving grants and other financial aid. Participating Virginia high schools host events where high school seniors and their families receive free assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
FAFSA Release Date: The 2025-26 FAFSA will be available by December 1, 2024. Visit the Federal Student Aid website for updates.
Host sites receive the following:
**Disclaimer**
The resources provided for Level Up Virginia events are intended solely for educational purposes and to assist in preparing students for education after high school. Any customization of these resources must align with the mission of promoting academic readiness and higher education access. Level Up Virginia reserves the right to revoke access to these resources if they are used in a manner inconsistent with our mission or values.
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