FAFSA is a federal program available to all prospective college students, parents and adults continuing their education. This free, seasonal assistance in completing the FAFSA form is provided by the Ladder Up in partnership with City Clerk Miguel del Valle.

The FAFSA is the gateway to apply for virtually all types of financial aid for higher education. It is used in applying for student aid programs, including Pell Grants, Stafford Loans and campus-based programs. The FAFSA collects the information required to determine need and eligibility for financial aid.

City Clerk del Valle's 2010 assistance program is now over, but it's not too late to apply for college financial aid. For more information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, please visit the United States Department of Education website here. 

Additional resources for free FAFSA assistance:

ISAC calendar of upcoming events, including FAFSA completion

One-on-one help available through Illinois Student Assistance Corps

ISAC CollegeZone Outreach Centers

Ladder Up/LIFT FAFSA Assistance Centers