Understanding how to best navigate the financial aid process for your student can be overwhelming and confusing. We are here to help!
The 2026-27 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available. Our guidance department has created this helpful to guide students and families through the process of applying for financial aid.
Albany High is pleased to offer FAFSA help sessions for seniors and their families who need assistance with applying for financial aid and filling out the 2026-27 FAFSA. There will be daytime and evening sessions throughout the year.
Our first FAFSA help session will be held on Friday, Oct. 31. Students and families must book an appointment to participate. Registration details are included below.
In order for our guidance staff to best support you and your student, please do the following if you would like to participate in a FAFSA help session:
PRIOR TO YOUR FAFSA HELP SESSION APPOINTMENT:
- Review the instructions in our . Please note: it is vital that you complete "Step 1" and "Step 2" prior to attending a FAFSA help session at Albany High!
- For your convenience, we have also created a .
- For planning purposes, once you complete the process for creating your FSA ID, it takes three to five days for your account to be validated. Your account must be validated before you can fill out the FAFSA.
- Please note: if you come to an appointment without Step 1 and Step 2 completed, our guidance will be unable to assist with completing the FAFSA and you will have to re-schedule.
COMPLETING YOUR FAFSA:
- We invite you to attend one of our upcoming FAFSA help sessions hosted at Albany High. At the session, we will provide personalized assistance as you fill out your student's FAFSA.
- Our first FAFSA Friday help session will be held Oct. 31 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Please fill out this to book an appointment.
- Details on future FAFSA help sessions will be advertised soon. Stay tuned!
If you have questions, you can feel free to reach out to your student's assigned school counselor. for contact information.