FAFSA Finish

United Way of Frederick County and community partners are providing FAFSA and financial aid application assistance and guidance to FCPS students, families and adult learners!


United Way of Frederick County is committed to supporting Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) students and families by increasing access to financial aid resources and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) assistance. Through partnerships with local colleges and nonprofit organizations, we’re helping FCPS host FAFSA Finish events to provide guidance for students and families as they create, complete, and submit their FAFSA forms, an essential step in securing federal and state aid for college. By working together, we aim to empower more students in Frederick County to achieve their higher education goals. 

FAFSA Finish events are completely FREE to attend. Financial aid experts will be present at all events to answer questions.

*FAFSA Finish events are open to ALL students of any FCPS school, regardless of the location of the workshop.
 

Register for FAFSA Finish Workshop

If you're interested in more information on financial aid before attending a FAFSA Finish event, FCPS will be hosting financial aid information nights in addition to the FAFSA Finish workshops. 

For additional resources on financial aid, the FAFSA application, and more, please visit the FCPS website here.

Governor Thomas Johnson High School*
FAFSA Finish Workshop: November 4
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Brunswick High School
Financial Aid Presentation: October 12
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FAFSA Finish Workshop: October 12
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Frederick High School*
Financial Aid Presentation: October 21
5:30 - 6:30 PM

FAFSA Finish Workshop: October 21
6:30 - 8:30 PM

Linganore High School
Financial Aid Presentation: October 28
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FAFSA Finish Workshop: October 28
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Catoctin High School
Financial Aid Presentation: November 9
5:30 - 6:30 PM

Walkersville High School
Financial Aid Presentation: November 10
5:30 - 6:30 PM

FAFSA Finish Workshop: November 10
6:30 - 8:30 PM

Tuscarora High School*
Financial Aid Presentation: November 17
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

FAFSA Finish Workshop: November 17
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Middletown High School
Financial Aid Presentation: November 18
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

FAFSA Finish Workshop: November 18
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Oakdale High School
Financial Aid Presentation: December 2
5:30 - 6:30 PM

FAFSA Finish Workshop: December 2
6:30 - 8:30 PM

Urbana High School*
Financial Aid Presentation: December 2
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FAFSA Finish Workshop: December 2
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Community Room at 5901*
(Asian American Center of Frederick)
FAFSA Finish Workshop: January 13, 2027
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

*A Spanish interpreter will be available at Governor Thomas Johnson, Frederick, Urbana, and Tuscarora High Schools, as well as at the Community Room at 5901. If you have questions or need other accommodations, please contact Landen Lombardo at llombardo@uwfrederick.org.

Register for FAFSA Finish Workshop

In order to complete your FAFSA application at the selected event date and time, you will need to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at least FIVE days prior to the FAFSA Finish event. 

*If this is not done five days prior to your appointment, you will be unable to complete and submit the FAFSA form at your scheduled time. 

In addition, to complete the FAFSA at the event, you MUST bring your 2025 Federal Tax returns for the student and parent(s) as well as W-2's for both the student and parent(s).

To get started on your FAFSA now, please click here.

For tutorials on completing the steps above or getting started on your FAFSA, please view the video resources linked in the section below.

Please use the videos linked below as a resource to get started on your FAFSA prior to attending your FAFSA Finish event. 

A comprehensive list of video resources is available on FCPS's website.

All students who attend a FAFSA Finish event will be entered to win the applicable scholarships listed below. Scholarships will be randomly selected by the providing organization.

  • The Community Foundation of Frederick County - The Community Foundation will provide one $2,000 scholarship to a participant in this year's FAFSA Finish.
    • The student may be attending any post-secondary educational setting of their choice (two- or four-year college, trade or technical school), but must be a Frederick County, MD resident.

United Way of Frederick County is thrilled to partner with the following organizations to provide FAFSA assistance to students and their families in Frederick County. 

  • Frederick County Public Schools
  • The Community Foundation of Frederick County
  • Mount St. Mary's University
  • Hood College
  • Frederick Community College
  • Asian American Center of Frederick

Want to attend a FAFSA Finish event, but need transportation? We can help!

If you need transportation to attend one of the above events, please contact Serena Balassi at sbalassi@uwfrederick.org. 

Transit may also be an option to attend the FAFSA Finish events. Please check available routes HERE. *Transit is always FREE to use.

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