uAspire Resources for FAFSA and Financial Aid
In case you missed it, the 2025-26 FAFSA application is open through June 30, 2026! It is important to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible to improve your chances of securing grants, scholarships, and work-study aid in order to continue your education.
The FAFSA can be daunting, but our College Persistence team’s trusted partners at uAspire are an incredible resource for returning college students and high school seniors who are considering how to pay for college. Keep reading and see how uAspire can support you through the financial aid application process.
Review the FAFSA Process
uAspire recently published a FAFSA resources blog post that reviews the application steps and includes helpful tips for how to get started, answers questions on the FAFSA, and overall ensures that the process goes as smoothly as possible. Read uAspire’s Five Helpful Tips for Completing the FAFSA.
Virtual Student Support Events
Take advantage of upcoming virtual events hosted by uAspire to find FAFSA resources and other fiancial aid support.
- Summer Steps for Financial Aid – June 2026
Find the latest workshops and sign up on uAspire’s website.
Free College Cost Calculator
If you haven’t yet, sign up for uAspire’s College Cost Calculator. This free online tool will help you and your family decipher and compare financial aid offers. Use the calculator to figure out how much you’ll have to pay, including estimates for your indirect expenses and loan repayment, and compare costs between colleges easily. Create an account and get started with the College Cost Calculator here.
Explore More uAspire FAFSA Resources
The resources we share above are just the tip of the iceberg. We know the FAFSA application can be overwhelming but remember, you don’t have to tackle it by yourself! Check out loads more helpful FAFSA resources on the uAspire website.
A special thank you to our friends at uAspire for providing these tools and resources! Learn more about their work at www.uaspire.org.
