PA FAFSA Go! is a cross-collaborative campaign to bring together professionals who are supporting high school seniors and postsecondary students in completing their first FAFSA or their renewal FAFSA for 2025-26.
The Pennsylvania high school class of 2023 left an estimated $129 million in Pell grants on the table by not completing the FAFSA1 – these are dollars that students do not have to repay. Learners must also file a FAFSA, in order to apply and qualify for a Pennsylvania State Grant.
The PA Department of Education (PDE) teamed up with Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), PA Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (PASFAA), PA Association of College Admission Counselors (PACAC) and PA School Counselors Association (PSCA), for the PA FAFSA Go! campaign – we want students to go out and complete their 2025−26 FAFSA now!
The PA FAFSA Go! partners are committed to providing support for FAFSA completion events, directing students to resources at their high school or postsecondary institution, providing a toolkit of resources for schools, students, and their families, and overall, ensuring that our Pennsylvania learners are not missing any of the free dollars for which they qualify.
We also invite you to prioritize FAFSA completion and become a FOCUS on FAFSA Partner. Your commitment will provide you with additional contacts and information to ensure our Pennsylvania learners do not leave free money on the table.
2025-26 Resources
- uAspire FAFSA completion Resources for Students and Families
- 2025–26 Counselor Resource for Completing the FAFSA® Form (PDF)
2024-25 FAFSA training decks, recordings and tools for practitioners
- uAspire - Pennsylvania Department of Education (uaspire.org/pa)
- FAFSA Completion Part 1 (PDF)
- FAFSA Completion Part 2 (PDF)
- FAFSA Follow-Up and Verification (PDF)
- Financial Aid Offer Review (PDF)
Questions - contact RA-EDPAFAFSAGO@pa.gov
