🎓 Exciting News: The 2024-2025 FAFSA is here, and it's more streamlined than ever! 🌟 Cherelle Washington from the Missouri College and Career Attainment Network shares insights on the significant changes, highlighting how more students can now be eligible for financial aid, including Pell Grants and Access Missouri.

🚀 In a recent presentation at Ozarks Technical Community College, Cherelle discusses the key steps to navigate the new FAFSA process. OTC financial aid professional, Stephen Garman, emphasizes the importance of starting early and being patient throughout this multi-step journey.

🔑 Key Steps:
1️⃣ FSA ID Creation: Obtain your Federal Student Aid ID a few days before starting the FAFSA. This ID verifies your identification with the Social Security Administration.

2️⃣ FAFSA Completion: Fill out the FAFSA, utilizing the IRS Data Retrieval Tool for auto-filling where possible. Keep essential documents like your driver's license, social security card, and 2022 tax returns handy.

3️⃣ Post-Submission: Stay vigilant! Check your email for potential requests from the Department of Education or colleges for additional information. Time is of the essence!

📅 Important Deadline: The financial aid priority deadline for the Access Missouri Grant (2024-2025 school year) is April 1, 2024. Act swiftly to secure your educational funding!

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