How to Fill Out the FAFSA
Did you miss the deadline? No problem, you can still complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal financial aid assistance.
To ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff, the University will open today, 1/15, at 10 a.m. Classes will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Students are advised to check Blackboard and campus e-mail for messages and/or assignments from faculty regarding classes before 10 a.m.
Employees should report to campus for 10 a.m. Some personnel necessary to the operation of the University, including those who work in the Physical Plant, Dining Services, the Falcon Center, and Public Safety, are considered essential employees and are expected to report to campus.
Please take caution when traveling to and from campus. Contact your professors or supervisor if you are unable to safely travel to campus. Additional weather updates will be communicated through our emergency alert system, social media, and the University website.
Note that due to this weather system, we anticipate closure of the top deck of the parking garage for the next few days. (This location accounts for a significant portion of winter slip, trip, and fall injuries on campus. To support the integrity of the structure, salt or other ice melting agents cannot be used. Structural deterioration from de-icers can lead to major repairs costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.) The University will alert motorists via large yellow signs posted at the traffic circle, near Turley Center, and at the top of the hill.
Did you miss the deadline? No problem, you can still complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal financial aid assistance.
Myths about Financial Aid
I bet you have heard or maybe even think you are not eligible for financial aid because your parents make too much money. Check out this quick video to put this myth as well as other myths regarding who is eligible for financial aid to rest.
What is this thing called a FAFSA? What is it used for? These questions along with many others will be answered with this overview.
How to Create Your FSA ID. What is the role of your FSA ID?
Not sure what type of student loan to get? Always remember your alphabet, ‘S’ comes before ‘U’.
Have you been randomly selected for verification? Set your mind at ease with some guidance from the professionals.
Not sure what types of federal aid are available to you? Check out this video directly from the U.S. Department of Education.
What are my options for repayment? What if I don’t get a job after college? Don’t wait until you graduate to start your planning!
Are you working within your budget? Do you know how to create a budget?
Is there only 1 payment option? NO!
What is a responsible borrower? Do you understand the amount you should be borrowing?
Fairmont State is pleased to provide the student aid calculator to assist you in estimating your costs to attend. Results are based on 2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance figures and student aid eligibility requirements which are subject to change. These results should assist you in determining an estimate of your out-of-pocket expense to attend Fairmont State.
Financial Aid Services
Turley Student Services Center
Room 303
Phone: (800) 641-5678, Opt. 2
(304) 367-4141
Fax: (304) 367-4789
FinancialAid@FairmontState.edu
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
School Code: 003812