Completing the FAFSA

How to Complete the FAFSA

WSCC School Code 008863

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To receive student financial aid, you need to fill out a FAFSA® Application - Federal Student Aid every school year. The WSCC academic year begins July 1 and ends June 30. For Financial Aid purposes, summer school is considered a "trailer", the last term of the academic year. Regardless of when classes end, the start date determines which FAFSA should be completed.

FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Complete the FAFSA Form

Please read each question on the FAFSA carefully before answering. After completing the FAFSA and each subsequent correction to the FAFSA, you may review your FASFA Submission Summary in your StudentAid.gov account. READ the FASFA Submission Summary in its entirety, especially the comments section. This will indicate if your application has been selected for Verification. If selected, please submit all documents as soon as possible to the WSCC Financial Aid Office. Any discrepancy must be resolved by the Financial Aid Office before a determination of eligibility can be made. Thus, carelessness in filling out the form can result in a delay in financial aid. The verification process can take several weeks for completion. Therefore, it is very important to apply early. Read below for tips and information that can help with completing the FAFSA and Verification (if selected).

You must include the Walters State School code 008863 on your FAFSA application.

If you need assistance completing your FAFSA, a local counselor from the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is available to assist students with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). There is no charge for this service. Please contact the EOC at 866-631-4120 to schedule an appointment.

How to Fill Out the FAFSA Form

Reminder the FAFSA is a free application!

Create Your FSA ID

You (and each contributor – spouse or parent(s)) must creat a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID).

Learn more about FSA ID here

General Tips

Avoid common mistakes when submitting paperwork to the WSCC Financial Aid Office.

Ensure all documents requiring a signature are signed
All questions are answered in their entirety
The student's name and student ID # are on every document
Submit copies, and maintain the originals for your personal records

All documentation must be complete and legible. Once reviewed, if additional information is requested, you will be notified through your MyWS account. Please watch your account and submit any additional documents as soon as possible as we process all paperwork in the order received.

Use the name printed on your current Social Security Card when completing the FAFSA.

If you use the wrong SSN in error, log in to your StudentAid.gov account and update your information in your Account Settings. After the Social Security Administration (SSA) has verified your account status, you can update the information on your FAFSA form by selecting “Make a Correction”. Sign and submit the from.

Read each question on the FAFSA very carefully.

Documents Required for FAFSA Completion

What information will I need to fill out a FAFSA® form? - Federal Student Aid

FAFSA Completion Assistance

Educational Opportunity Center Counselor (EOC)

Educational Opportunity Center Counselors are available to assist students with the FAFSA. EOC serves the following counties: Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, and Jefferson. Learn more at About Us - DCEA TRIO

Schedule an Appointment

All services are free.

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