Celebrate and Learn During Financial Aid Awareness Month
Students across the country can begin the process of applying for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Throughout the month of February, the higher education community, including NASFAA, celebrates Financial Aid Awareness Month, in an effort to provide crucial information to students and families about access to federal, state, and institutional student aid.
To help your financial aid office prepare for Financial Aid Awareness Month, we put together an FinAidFeb planning guide with creative and actionable event ideas, categorized by effort level, to help you engage students and promote financial aid awareness.
Explore FinAidFeb Planning Guide | Ten Key Messages for FinAidFeb
Be sure to keep NASFAA in the loop by sharing about your Financial Aid Awareness Month efforts and events on social media — including X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook — using the hashtag #FinAidFeb.
Helpful Financial Aid Resources for Students & Parents
- Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions
- When to Complete the FAFSA
- FAFSA Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Eligibility for Financial Aid
- Student Aid Tips for Unique Student Populations
- Sources of Financial Aid
- How to Decipher Your Financial Aid Offer
General Financial Aid Information
- FinAidFeb Mythbusters
- Financial Aid 101: Resources for the 119th Congress
- NASFAA 2024 National Profile
- Financial Aid Night Presentation (NASFAA Members-only)
- New Aid Officer Training Webinar Series (NASFAA Members-only)
- NASFAA U Fundamentals of Student Financial Aid Online Course
Financial Aid Office Resources
- Financial Aid Competency Framework
- What Financial Aid Administrators Do
- Advancing the Profession Task Force Toolkit: Transparency on What Financial Aid Staff Does
- Advocacy Resources and Opportunities
- College Cost Transparency (CCT) Initiative
Financial Aid News
- Today's News (Daily Newsletter)
- Off The Cuff (Weekly Podcast)
- Social Media:
