FAFSA®–What’s True and What’s a Myth? 

With the FAFSA® application opening soon, now’s the perfect time to help your students separate fact from fiction. Below are a few of the most common myths from Going Merry that they debunk on the regular:

• Myth 1: “My parents aren’t helping me pay, so I file as an independent.”
• Myth 2: “I’m going to community college—FAFSA isn’t worth it.”
• Myth 3: “I can’t submit the FAFSA because my parents are undocumented.” 

Want to read the full list of myths and see the truths? Check out the Top 10 FAFSA® Myths resource!

FAFSA® Prep: What Students Need to Know

Make the process easier by helping students prepare for the FAFSA® with the following resources:​

• FAFSA® Prep Assignment: A document that helps students prepare information needed to complete their FAFSA® application.
• FAFSA® FAQ: A document created that answers common questions about the FAFSA®.

The more prepared they are, the smoother the application process will be!

If you’d like to share these resources with your seniors, you can see the attached email template. Simply copy and paste it into an email!