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How to Fill Out the FAFSA Correctly in 2026

Filling out the FAFSA can feel overwhelming, especially with new rules, updated timelines, and changes to the Student Aid Index. In this webinar, Juno’s Student Success Resource Lead, Leah Young, breaks down exactly how the FAFSA works, who needs to complete it, and how to avoid costly mistakes. Whether you are a parent of a high school junior or senior, or a student preparing to apply for financial aid, this session walks you through the entire FAFSA process step by step. What you will learn: • What the FAFSA is and how it determines financial aid eligibility • FAFSA deadlines and when to file for maximum aid • Dependent vs independent student rules • What assets to report and what not to include • How the Student Aid Index works • Common FAFSA mistakes to avoid • What happens after you submit the FAFSA • When and how to appeal a financial aid offer • How federal loans and Parent PLUS loans work If you think you may need student loans after filing the FAFSA, join Juno’s free negotiation group. Juno uses the power of group buying to negotiate better student loan rates on behalf of members. There is no cost and no commitment, and the more members who join, the stronger our negotiating power becomes. Explore your options and join here: https://joinjuno.com/?utm_source=yout... #FAFSA #FinancialAid #CollegePlanning #StudentLoans #PayingForCollege #ParentPLUS #StudentAidIndex 00:00 Introduction and Who This Webinar Is For 01:19 FAFSA Timeline for Parents and Students 02:57 When Financial Aid Offers Are Released 04:33 What Is the FAFSA and Why It Matters 08:48 Types of Federal Financial Aid Explained 10:56 Parent PLUS Loans Overview 12:45 Who Needs to Submit the FAFSA 14:39 Dependent vs Independent Student Rules 16:51 Determining FAFSA Contributors 18:20 Creating an FSA ID 20:51 Documents Needed for FAFSA 22:07 Step by Step FAFSA Application Walkthrough 25:38 Common FAFSA Mistakes to Avoid 28:49 Reporting Assets Correctly 30:13 Impact of Family Size on Financial Aid 34:30 Listing Colleges on the FAFSA 35:49 Submitting FAFSA and Understanding SAI 37:28 Understanding Financial Aid Offers 41:02 Federal Loans and Repayment Tips 43:23 New Financial Aid Appeal Tool 46:23 Live Q and A