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Applying for Federal Financial Aid - FAFSA

Every senior who might possibly attend college next year should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  FAFSA is available to complete starting on DECEMBER 1ST for students entering college in AugustMake sure you are filling out the 2025-2026 FAFSA Form .

Access the FREE online application.   Do NOT pay for help completing the FAFSA! 

What is FAFSA?

How to fill out the FAFSA form

Families can get help filling out the FAFSA at SHS FAFSA nights!

FAFSA Family Nights at SHS Media Center

January 9, 5:00 -7:00 PM January 27, 5:30-7:30 PM March 25 5:30-7:30 PM

 Representatives from SFSC Finanical Aid Dept. and SHS staff will be available in the Media Center computer lab to help you fill out the form.

College Board

CSS Profile

Some colleges want more financial information than FAFSA provides. Colleges that require you to complete a CSS Profile

Link to CSS Profile College Board

State Scholarships

Florida Financial Aid/Grants (FFAA) (includes FL Bright Futures Scholarship)

Every senior who might possibly attend any Florida college in the next 2 years should complete the Florida Financial Aid Application at Florida Financial Aid/Grants as soon as possible! This application opens October 1 and MUST be completed by August 31 for anyone who qualifies for Florida Bright Futures scholarships. BUT, more than the Bright Futures Scholarship comes from this application - there are grants and scholarships that come from this application for students of all academic levels. Fill this out even if you don't qualify for Bright Futures Academic or Medallion level! Fill this out even if you plan to leave Florida for college (if you come back in the year, it will be waiting for you)!  Click here to see details about the Florida Financial Aid Application and Bright Futures awards.

Local Scholarships

Sebring High School Scholarship Book - 2023-2024

Paper copies of the 2024-2025 will be available to SHS students in their Senior English classes in December . If seniors do not have an English class on SHS campus, they may pick up a copy in the SHS Guidance office.

The Scholarship Applications are available in the lobby of guidance and in the "SHS Class of 2025" Google Classroom (join code gygjzjv) 

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