Welcome to the March edition!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is an application that students and families need to complete to apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free, and it gives students access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for higher education. The new FAFSA form is simple and streamlined, What Students and Their Families Need to Know for the 2024-25 Award Year has a checklist for students who plan on attending university next year.

The 2024-25 FAFSA FAQs offers 8 short videos sharing what FAFSA is to how to complete the form if a student's parents are divorced or separated, if a student doesn't have a social security number, and if a student's parent is a noncitizen. When using Pro Tips for the 2024-35 FAFSA Form, Aidan the financial aid virtual assistant pops up to help along with tips for preparing to fill out the form, what documents to have ready and more. All students will be able to access the maximum financial aid for which they are eligible!

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Where to Begin When A Student Needs Help

When a student has unmet needs and may need new or different school-based services, figuring out what to do next can feel confusing or overwhelming. PAVE provides this toolkit to support families in taking initial, critical steps. These guidelines apply regardless of where school happens.

Self-Advocacy: Becoming an Active Member in Your Community

If you have ever defended your rights or the rights of other people, you were acting as an advocate. Self-advocacy means taking responsibility for telling others what you need and want in a respectful and direct way. Anyone can be a self-advocate. Speaking up for yourself or someone else can help you be independent, and in-charge of decisions for your life.

Medicaid Basics

Medicaid is available to many families In Washington state who are not eligible for Medicare and are below certain income levels. Learn more about Medicaid and find out if you or your children are eligible for low or no-cost medical care.