INDIANA – Following the 2023 legislative session, high school seniors must file the FAFSA, with opt-out provisions available. Filing the FAFSA is the first step toward accessing over $400 million in state financial aid and billions of dollars in federal aid.
Indiana’s priority deadline for filing the FAFSA each year is April 15.
Visit learnmoreindiana.org/fafsa/ for a step-by-step guide over the following:
- Creating an FSA ID for students and parents
- What documents do you need to file the FAFSA
- What information will be asked in the application
Additional resources:
- The Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s Outreach Coordinators are available to assist students, families and educators across the state. Access an interactive map to find the nearest Outreach Coordinator by visiting learnmoreindiana.org/contact.
- The U.S. Department of Education provides email and live chat assistance for FAFSA filers as well as a helpline at 1-800-4-FED-AID.
- Access free FAFSA help through INvestEd at investedindiana.org.
- ¿Necesitas ayuda en español? Llame al 317-617-0358 o 317-617-0318.
FAFSA Filing Events
Higher education institutions around the state are also hosting FAFSA filing events for students and families. A calendar of upcoming FAFSA filing events can be found at www.learnmoreindiana.org.
