Director of financial aid at IVCC, Isamar Taylor, answered some pressing questions about this coming year’s FAFSA. Taylor says FAFSA is set to open on December 1st this year, meaning it is delayed again, and she is hoping that schools will receive the results in mid-February to early March.
Taylor says FAFSA this year is expected to be the same layout as last year with no major changes, meaning it won’t take as long as years prior and you will still need your parents’ or guardians’ consent to access tax return information. Although it is the same as last year, Taylor predicts it will be easier and faster to receive help for students that run into problems regarding their parents’ FSA IDs.
IVCC has a program available for students who may struggle to fill out their FAFSA. FAFSA Fridays is now open and will be until the end of the semester and possibly the beginning of the spring semester. A representative from ISAC will be present most Fridays to offer help as well. If the set time does not work with your schedule, you can also visit the financial aid office during regular business hours to receive help as well.