FAFSA UPDATES
This page will be updated regularly with key timing information, steps for students, and other websites and resources related to financial aid.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now open!
What can you do now?
- Apply for scholarships
- First time FAFSA applicants should create a Student Aid Account
- Monitor this website and your UW-Parkside Ranger email for updates.
If you have questions along the way, please let us know via email at finaid@uwp.edu.
FAFSA Frequently Asked Questions
Your parent will want to work with Federal Student Aid for a resolution. They can be reached at 1-833-932-3439
If a contributor doesn’t have an active email, one should be created for the purposes of the FAFSA process.
No, currently existing FSA IDs will be used for the new FAFSA; however, additional parents may need to create an FSA if they are required contributors to the FAFSA.
Nope, you will use the same ID you previously created.
You, and potentially your parent(s), should create an FSA ID now so that you can file the FAFSA as soon as it opens.
As soon as possible, the sooner we have it, the sooner you will hear about your aid eligibility.
Estimate Your Eligibility
STUDENT AID INDEX
The Student Aid Index (SAI) is a number calculated upon completion of the FAFSA. This is replacing the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). An SAI, like an EFC, is used in determining eligibility for federal and state aid. It is anticipated that additional students will qualify for Pell grants due to this change.
Curious what you may qualify to receive? Try the SAI Estimator!
Resources and Important Links
| FAFSA website | FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid |
| FAFSA Simplification information | What is the FAFSA Simplification Act? | Federal Student Aid |
| FSA ID Website | FAFSA Create Account |
| FSA YouTube Library | Federal Student Aid – YouTube |
| Creating a FSA ID with no Social Security number | Creating ID-English Creating ID-Spanish |