FAFSA Application

Apply as early as possible, after October 1st, for the upcoming academic year to ensure that all federal, state and institutional deadlines are met. The College of Lake County's Federal School Code is 007694.

Compete the FAFSA

You will need to create an FSA ID to submit and update your FAFSA. You can use this ID to access other U.S. Department of Education (ED) sites as well.

Video tutorial playlist from StudentAid.gov:

• FAFSA Overview
• How to Fill Out the FAFSA Form
• Determining Your Dependency Status
• Overview of the Financial Aid Process
• After the FAFSA: What Happens Next
• How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID)

After you submit your FAFSA, the Department of Education will send you a Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR confirms the information reported on your FAFSA and explains your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

The EFC is an index of need that our office uses to determine the amount of federal student aid for which you qualify. The ED will also send our office an electronic copy of your SAR called an Institutional Student Information Record.

If we need more information from you, we will contact you by mail or email. Keep your address current with the Student Records Office and check your “To Do List” in myStudentCenter often for any updates.

You can access financial aid information, holds and checklists for financial aid processes via Student Center. After a review of your SAR, we will prepare a letter outlining your aid eligibility.

You no longer must register with Selective Service to be eligible to receive federal student aid. Transgender students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA.