FAFSA Resources
What is the FAFSA®? It’s your avenue to grants, loans and TOPS to help you pay for college.
Who should fill out the FAFSA®?
• Current students who expect their financial aid to continue in the upcoming academic year
• Incoming students who want to take advantage of grants, loans, part-time job on campus and TOPS to help pay for college
Fill out the FAFSA® now at www.studentaid.gov
McNeese Resources to Assist Students and Parents with Filling Out the FAFSA®
For students and families who want in-person help filling out the FAFSA®:
You do not have to be a current or future McNeese student to take advantage of this help!
McNeese is offering FAFSA help in Student Central. Staff in Student Central (located on the corner of Ryan and McNeese Streets) will have computers available and offer one-on-one assistance in filing a FAFSA.
McNeese students and families can go to Student Central for FAFSA® assistance without an appointment
Regular Business Hours
Mon–Thurs: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fridays: 7:30–11:30 a.m.
Contact Information
studentcentral@mcneese.edu
337-475-5065
Please come with
a valid FSA ID,
your Social Security number, your 2024 tax information and any applicable records of untaxed income or assets.
If you are having problems setting up your FSA ID,
we can help!
Additional FAFSA® Resources
Helpful Articles
Six Things Students Need Before Filling Out the FAFSA® Form
FAFSA Issues Alerts with Workarounds
Look for This Icon On the Bottom Right of the FAFSA® Website
Aidan, the financial aid virtual assistance tool can help answer a lot of your questions!
Helpful Videos
Create and Access Your StudentAid.gov Account
Gather Information Required to Complete the FAFSA Form
Start Your FAFSA Form
Who is a Contributor on the FAFSA Form?
Why Do My Contributors and I Need Our Own StudentAid.gov Accounts for the FAFSA Form?
Understand and Prepare FAFSA Form Contributors
Am I a Dependent or Independent Student on the FAFSA Form?
Complete the Personal Circumstances and Demographics Sections of the FAFSA Form
Complete the Financials Section of the FAFSA Form
How Do I Complete the FAFSA Form If My Parents Are Divorced or Separated?
What Does It Mean to Provide Consent and Approval on the FASFSA Form?
Review, Sign, and Submit Your FAFSA Form
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What Happens After Submitting Your FAFSA Form?
Where’s My Financial Aid?