The School District of Manatee County is committed to helping high school seniors achieve their dreams.
With graduation day quickly approaching, efforts are underway to spread word about the 2024–25 FAFSA®, a form for students to determine their eligibility for student financial aid for college or technical school.
This year’s form is available on December 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
Students are encouraged to speak to their school’s College & Career Advisor with any questions.
Manatee Schools Television produced videos with information about the FAFSA.
FAFSA workshops are happening soon. They are open to all Manatee County high school seniors.
All 2024 workshops are being held from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 16th at Parrish Community High School
Thursday, January 18th at Palmetto High School
Tuesday, January 23rd at Bayshore High School
Thursday, January 25th at Manatee High School
Tuesday, January 30th at Southeast High School
Thursday, February 1st at Team Success
Tuesday, February 6th Braden River High School
Tuesday, February 13th at Manatee School for the Arts
Bring the following information to the workshops which is needed to complete the FAFSA (if applicable):
Social Security Number
Driver's License Number
2022 W-2 forms and other income records
2022 Federal Income Tax Return
Current business and investment mortgage information
Business and farm records
Stock, bonds, and other investment records
Alien registration or permanent resident card (if not a U.S. citizen)
The District's Career Pathways Coordinator, Erin Koerper-Novarro, emceed a financial aid session to provide information for families.