Need some support in completing your FAFSA? Here’s a list of free FAFSA workshops and resources in every state. If you feel like its too late to file, don't worry! You should still complete the financial aid application even if the priority deadlines have passed. Just make sure you select the correct school year you will be attending. Scroll down to find the resource(s) in your state!  

Alabama

Cash for College by Alabama Possible offers Alabamians free FAFSA help and support. Reach out by calling or texting (334) 316-6155.

Alaska

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) offers free FAFSA support to students and families by hosting FAFSA Wednesdays every week from 3-6 pm over Zoom. If you are unable to make FAFSA Wednesdays, ACPE also offers individual FAFSA help. Click here to make an appointment or call (800) 441-2962 opt #4.

Arizona

Benji, Arizona's virtual FAFSA assistant, can answer questions to help you complete and submit the FAFSA. Text "Hi Benji" to (602) 786-8171 to begin.

Students can also sign up for one-on-one FAFSA assistance over Zoom (both in English and Spanish) from the Arizona FAFSA Coalition.

You can also check out College Ready AZ’s calendar of free in-person and virtual FAFSA events happening across the state. 

Additionally, students can call the Arizona FAFSA Hotline, which is open Monday-Friday, 9 am-3pm. Call 1-833-AZFAFSA for assistance in English, and 1-833-MIFAFSA for assistance in Spanish.

Arkansas

ASLA College Planning Services has free resources and tips to support students as they save for and apply to college, as well as apply for federal and state-based financial aid and scholarships. Call (800)-443-6030 or email [email protected] if you have questions.

California

Cash for College California offers free virtual and in-person workshops across the state to help students and families complete their FAFSA, California Dream Act (CADAA), or Chafee Grant for Foster Youth applications. Workshops are held from October 1-June 30, annually.

Colorado

Colorado's Department of Higher Education offers free digital resources to help students and families complete the FAFSA and learn about scholarships and other forms of financial aid.

Connecticut

FAFSA Connecticut has information to help students learn more about the FAFSA, CSS Profile, and scholarships. 

Delaware

Stand By Me's College Funding Project offers virtual StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID) creation and FAFSA completion workshops (both in English and Spanish). Scroll down and click "Register for upcoming events" to secure your appointment(s).

Florida

Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators has a webpage full of FAFSA completion supports for students and families. 

Georgia

*Georgia Student Finance Commission offers in-person trainings, workshops, and information sessions across the state to help students and their families plan for college. Use their calendar to find a FAFSA completion or financial aid event near you. Additionally, they also offer free virtual FAFSA resources for students and parents.

*As of October 2024, Georgia Student Finance Commission’s website is under construction. In the meantime, please refer to FSA’s financial aid resources. 

Hawaii

From January-March 2025, College is Within Reach Hawaii will offer free FAFSA completion webinars for the class of 2025. These webinars will take place on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm. 

On November 7 and 21, 2024, they will also offer free scholarship webinars on Thursdays from 6-7:30 pm. 

Additionally, you can call (808) 842-2540 or email [email protected] and a FAFSA specialist from the University of Hawaii system will answer your questions.

Idaho

Next Steps Idaho has free digital resources that help students understand both how to complete the FAFSA and what happens after they submit it.

Illinois

Illinois Student Assistance Commission offers free financial aid presentations and StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID) creation workshops in English and Spanish across the state. Just enter your zip code to find an event near you! Additionally, you can get one-on-one assistance with college planning and financial aid from an ISACorps member in your area.

Indiana

Through Learn More Indiana, you can complete the FAFSA Affirmation Form, which will allow you to receive FAFSA help from an Indiana-based FAFSA professional. 

Iowa

FAFSA Ready Iowa offers step-by-step FAFSA events over Zoom and one-on-one appointments in-person and over Zoom.

Kansas

Kansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators has an ultimate FAQ list to answer your FAFSA-related questions.

Kentucky

Use Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority’s (KHEAA) free FAFSA Completion Guide as you work on the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Be sure to also check out KHEAA's YouTube channel, which posts informational videos about completing the FAFSA.

Louisiana

Register a free FAFSA session with a Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) representative by scrolling down and clicking the yellow button that says “Register for a FAFSA or Financial Literacy Session.” If you are not at least 18 years old, you will need to submit a parental consent form. 

Maine

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) holds financial aid and FAFSA help sessions both in-person and virtually. Find upcoming events here.

Maryland

Maryland's Higher Education Commission has a free video series on their YouTube channel walking students through financial aid and how to apply for it.

Massachusetts

MassEdCo offers one-on-one assistance–both virtually and in-person–to students completing the FAFSA. Enter your zip code to find a MassEdCo near you and to make an appointment. Additionally, you can call MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) at (800) 449-MEFA or email [email protected] for FAFSA help. 

Michigan

MI Student Aid offers virtual FAFSA and financial aid application presentations to students and families. Register in advance. 

Minnesota

Minnesota Goes to College offers Zoom sessions to help students and families create their StudentAid.gov accounts (FSA IDs), complete the FAFSA, apply to college, and apply for scholarships. More sessions will be added in 2025 once the 2025-2026 FAFSA opens. Must register for sessions before attending.

If you can't attend an upcoming session, they provide presentation recordings and slides for free FAFSA help. 

Mississippi

Book an appointment through Get2College to ask questions you have about planning and paying for college. Virtual appointments can be made through one of Get2College’s in-person locations or by calling (662) 349-2789 or (228) 875-4441.

Missouri

FAFSA Frenzy by Journey to College helps Missouri students complete the FAFSA every year. Scroll down to register for virtual office hours with one of four FAFSA Frenzy specialists or click here to find a public event near you.

Montana

The Montana University system has free resources to support students completing their FAFSA and weighing their college financial aid options.

Nebraska

Beginning December 2024, EducationQuest Foundation will take appointments to help students complete the FAFSA.

Nevada

Apply Nevada has a list of FAFSA-related FAQ's to help students understand how to complete the form.

New Hampshire

Granite Edvance offers free in-person and virtual FAFSA completion appointments, as well as appointments to help students understand their financial aid options and award letters.

New Jersey

New Jersey's Higher Education Student Assistance Authority is holding studentaid.gov account creation webinars (both in English and Spanish) in October and November 2024 to help students prepare for the release of the 2025-2026 FAFSA. 

New Mexico

New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation (NMEAF) will hold FAFSA Money Mondays, free virtual help sessions held with professionals from local universities to help students complete the FAFSA. They also offer other helpful resources, like a FAFSA completion guide in both English and Spanish. For additional information, email [email protected].

New York

The New York Higher Education Services Corporation has events and resources to help students complete their FAFSA.  

North Carolina

College Foundation of North Carolina offers video resources to help students and families understand and complete the FAFSA. They also have an interactive map that helps you find a financial aid professional that can support FAFSA completion near you.

North Dakota

North Dakota Dollars for Scholars encourages post-secondary education attendance for North Dakota students. They also provide local scholarship opportunities and free resources and events to help students and parents complete the FAFSA.

Ohio

Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators has tools that can help students and parents complete the FAFSA. Email any questions to [email protected]. 

Oklahoma

Startwithfafsa.org has free FAFSA-related flyers, PowerPoint presentations, online modules, and more. For assistance in Spanish, call 800.858.1840 (405.225.9239 if you live in Oklahoma City), or email [email protected].

Oregon

Oregon Goes to College offers lots of financial aid information and resources for students, including what they need to know about completing the FAFSA.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency and Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators conduct free FAFSA completion events. Additionally, they hold virtual financial aid webinars to help you complete your application and understand your financial aid offer letter.

Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA) College Planning Center offers free videos, resources, and FAFSA completion appointments. Both parents and students must be present. Must create an account to schedule an appointment.

South Carolina

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has financial aid resources including a FAFSA Completion Toolkit. 

South Dakota

Mapping Your Future has free resources on a variety of topics surrounding financial aid–creating your StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID), completing the FAFSA, finding scholarships, and more. They also offer free virtual financial aid event nights at select high schools across the state. 

Tennessee

College for TN offers free FAFSA events, videos, and webinars.

Texas

My Texas Future offers over-the-phone support to students completing the FAFSA. Create a free account here to begin.

Utah

Keys to Success Utah has resources to help students understand the different ways they can pay for college. The Utah System of Higher Education offers phone call appointments by emailing [email protected].

Vermont

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) holds in-person and virtual StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID) and FAFSA completion workshops.

Virginia

College Access Fairfax offers free webinars to high school seniors to learn more about paying for college and completing the FAFSA. Additionally, they have a library of resources on topics like scholarships, understanding your financial aid award letters, and more.

Washington

Students can talk with OtterBot, a free, 24/7 texting service that helps students in Washington navigate financial aid for college. Text “Hi Otter” to (360) 928-7281 to begin. Parents can also reach out to OtterBot by sending "Hi OtterBot" to (360) 634-0354.

West Virginia

College for West Virginia offers free FAFSA completion workshops across the state. They also have free downloadable resources to help students and families complete the application. 

Wisconsin

College Goal Wisconsin will offer free FAFSA completion events when the 2025-2026 FAFSA opens. 

Wyoming

University of Wyoming offers free financial aid resources online.

Do you have any questions about completing the FAFSA? Connect with a Get Schooled Advisor.