FAFSA – The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is the financial aid application form you will need to apply for federal and state student grants, work-study and loans. While the FAFSA may seem complex, there are many free resources, online and offline, to help you navigate the application process. File as soon as possible after January 1st. www.fafsa.ed.gov

CSS/PROFILE – is the financial aid application service of the College Board. Many private colleges use information collected on the PROFILE to award nonfederal aid, such as institutional grants. Check with each college to see if they require the PROFILE in addition to the FAFSA. The PROFILE must be filed online at www.collegeboard.com

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION – Applications for local and school scholarships are typically distributed to all seniors through the mail. There are several scholarships available and all students are invited to apply. Most other scholarship opportunities that come to our attention are placed in the “Scholarship Binder” which is the Guidance Office and available on this web site.

The Boston Public Library offers free assistance in filling out the financial aid forms. Call 617-536-0200 for details.