Please join us at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in the library at Meridian High School for a financial aid account creation event in partnership with Futures NW.
Creating accounts to apply for financial aid using FAFSA or WASFA can be challenging, but we are here to support you! Spanish, Russian and Punjabi interpreters will also be available to help.
If you plan to attend, please bring the following with you:
For FAFSA:
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FSA ID:
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Social Security Number
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Your own email address
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Please do not use your high school email address as you will not have access after you graduate.
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Personal Information including your name as listed on your Social Security Card (if applicable), birthdate, and address.
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If you are an eligible noncitizen you can also apply for the FAFSA. “You are considered an “eligible noncitizen” if you fall into certain categories, such as: 1. You are a U.S. national (includes natives of American Samoa or Swains Island) or 2. You have an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) showing* “Refugee,” 3. You hold a T nonimmigrant status (“T-visa”) (for victims of human trafficking) or your parent holds a T-1 nonimmigrant status.” Eligibility for Non-U.S. Citizens | Federal Student Aid
For WASFA:
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Your own email address
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Please do not use your high school email address as you will not have access after you graduate.
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Personal Information including your name, birthdate, and address.
Changes to federal financial aid mean families will not be able to apply for financial aid until January, but we can assist you in getting your account created so you will be ready to go when it opens. Meridian High School is also hosting a financial aid support night for families on Jan. 22, so save the date!
Students are encouraged to bring their Chromebooks with them. Learn more about the financial aid account creation event on Futures NW website . If you have any questions, please contact school counselor Cheryl McBride, cmcbride@meridian.wednet.edu , or Futures NW program coordinator Atiana Garza, agarza@futuresnw.org .
We look forward to seeing you!