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Create your StudentAid.gov account updated flyer available

Students and parents setting up an FSA ID find it easy to do so, but there are some important tips to avoid account problems in the future.

A few tips for creating an FSA ID

Creating a StudentAid.gov account isn’t difficult but sometimes a few tips will make the process easier.

FAFSA Call Center extended hours available

Students and families needing FAFSA assistance now have more opportunities available to contact the FAFSA Call Center.

Mapping Your Future offers helpful tips on FAFSA completion, StudentAid.gov account creation in new videos

Students and parents wanting to know about the FAFSA or who need to create a StudentAid.gov account will want to watch the latest videos from Mapping Your Future.

Priority deadlines for South Dakota colleges

Colleges often have priority deadlines for the FAFSA to help determine who to consider for certain financial aid programs.

2025-2026 FAFSA presentation recording available from Mapping Your Future

Students and parents wanting to know about the FAFSA will want to watch the latest video from Mapping Your Future.

Five steps to correct personal identity information on the FAFSA

Even though we all know our own name and other personal information very well, we can’t help but sometimes enter a typo or other mistake on a form.

6 things to know about assets before completing the FAFSA

With the recent changes and improvements to the FAFSA, most students and parents are able to complete it quickly and easily.

January tasks for high school seniors

During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.