Changes to the FAFSA® Process for 2017-18
SUBMIT A FAFSA EARLIER: Students will be able to submit a 2017-18 FAFSA as early as Oct. 1, 2016, rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2017. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling students to complete and submit their FAFSAs as early as October 1 every year.
USE EARLIER INCOME AND TAX INFORMATION: Beginning with the 2017-18 FAFSA, students will be required to report income and tax information from an earlier tax year. For example, on the 2017-18 FAFSA, students (and parents, as appropriate) will report their 2015 income and tax information, rather than their 2016 income and tax information.
Here's a summary of key dates for submitting the FAFSA depending on when you plan to go to college:
| If you plan to attend college from... | You will submit this FAFSA | You can submit the FAFSA from... | Using income and tax information from... |
| July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 |
2016-17 | January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 |
2015 |
| July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 |
2017-18 | October 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018 |
2015 |
| July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 |
2018-19 | October 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019 |
2016 |
Here are some resources to help you get started:
STEPS TO APPLY
LEARN HOW TO FILL OUT THE FASFA 
CREATE YOUR OWN FEDERAL STUDENT AID ID (FSA ID) - The FSA ID is your electronic passport to federal student aid online.
GET HELP PAYING FOR COLLEGE
COMPLETE YOUR FASFA ONLINE
BASICS ON FINANCIAL AID, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID OFFICES
Financial Aid Nights
| September | ||
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September 7, Wednesday Leilehua High School Computer Lab, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Island Pacific Academy TBA, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Waialua High School TBA, 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
September 8, Thursday Kalani High School Cafeteria, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Kaiser High School Cafeteria, 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
September 12, Monday Hawaii Baptist Academy TBA, 6:00pm - 7:15pm |
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September 14, Wednesday Le Jardin Academy Wang Auditorium, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Roosevelt High School Auditorium, 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
September 15, Thursday Damien High School Cafeteria, 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
September 19, Monday St. Francis School Student's Center, 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
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September 20, Tuesday Maryknoll School Library, 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
September 21, Wednesday Farrington High School Cafeteria, 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
September 23, Friday Pacific Buddhist Academy TBA, 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
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September 25, Sunday St. Andrew's Priory TBA, 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
October | |
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October 4, Tuesday Island School Computer Lab, 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
October 5, Wednesday Kauai High School Computer Lab, 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
October 11, Tuesday Sacred Hearts Academy Conference Room, 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
