Here's a hint: It's lower than last year.

Answer: 52.0%

Questions:

1. What’s the benefit of completing the FAFSA?
2. Billions of dollars in federal financial aid are lost by not completing the FAFSA. What do you think are the challenges to completing this important form?
3. Have you filed your FAFSA yet? Why or why not? Do you plan to file for FAFSA this year?

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Behind the numbers (from FAFSA Tracker)

"Through September 13, 2024, 52.0% of the high school class of 2024 has completed the FAFSA. There have been 2,164,940 completions nationally, a -8.9% change compared to last academic year."

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Use the FAFSA Tracker to see the completion rate in your state and your school (Go to  FAFSA Tracker < Schools Completion by Cycle)!

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Check out more with the FinCap Friday: FAFSA Fast Facts!

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.