INDIANA– Following the 2023 legislative session, high school seniors are required to 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 https://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. Visit learnmoreindiana.org/contact to access an interactive map to find the nearest Outreach Coordinator.
- 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.
