FAFSA Support for Families

Did you know that we are offering 1:1 virtual appointments on evenings and weekends for families that have questions about the FAFSA or need support in completing it? To sign up, click on this [link], select the FAFSA support button with the language which best supports your needs, then, easily identify the day and time that works best for you and your family to meet with one of our College Readiness FAFSA Completion Supporters.

¿Sabías que ofrecemos citas virtuales individuales por las tardes y los fines de semana para familias que tengan preguntas sobre la FAFSA o necesiten ayuda para completarla? Para registrarte, haz clic en este [enlace], selecciona el botón de ayuda de la FAFSA con el idioma que mejor se adapte a tus necesidades y, luego, identifica fácilmente el día y la hora que mejor te convengan a ti y a tu familia para reunirte con uno de nuestros asesores de preparación universitaria para completar la FAFSA.

If no times are available, please contact Erika Leon at erika.leon@ucps.k12.nc.us for assistance.

CFNC has many tools and resources to assist with FAFSA completion. At the link below, you can find FAFSA fact sheets, a paying for college podcast, and additional tips for completing the FAFSA.

• CFNC FAFSA Support Page
• Asistencia FAFSA

School & Dates       

Dates for the Class of 2025 will be posted soon! School sessions usually take place in the fall.              

Studentaid.gov support page

• Creating a StudentAid.gov Account
• Determining Your Dependency Status
• Reporting Parents’ Information
• Providing Financial Information
• Check the Status of Your FAFSA
• Making FAFSA Corrections

Need help with the FAFSA? South Piedmont Community College is waiting to hear from you. South Piedmont’s expert financial aid staff will help you complete your FAFSA. All you have to do is visit the OCH campus, 4209 Old Charlotte Highway in Monroe, any time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday. Go to the Main Building (the one with all the windows) and ask the front-desk person for directions to Student Affairs. If your parent can come with you, that’s great! If not, be sure to bring your parent’s contact information, including email address and Social Security number. If you have general questions about completing the FAFSA, South Piedmont can assist you over the phone. Call 704-290-5100.

The US Department of Education has created a page that shows open issues with the FAFSA. You can view that page here.

One question that is causing issues with students is:

Are the student’s parents unwilling to provide their information, but the student doesn’t have an unusual circumstance, such as those listed in question 7, that prevents them from contacting the parents or obtaining their information?

If the answer is “Yes,” a financial aid administrator at the student’s school will determine their eligibility for a Direct Unsubsidized Loan only. If the student is approved for this option, they will not qualify to receive other types of federal student loans (including Direct Subsidized Loans), federal grants, or Federal Work-Study programs.

This question will bypass inviting a parent to contribute their information, resulting in the student only being eligible for an Unsubsidized Loan. If a student accidentally chooses "Yes" and submits, they will not be able to make corrections until April. If parents are willing to provide their information, the student should choose "No."