50 by Fall campaign rewards high schools based on how many students complete their FAFSA forms

PHOENIX — The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) is offering funding to Arizona high schools where at least 50% of eligible students complete a federal form that determines how much financial aid they can get from the government.

This initiative, known as the “50 by Fall” campaign, was recently launched and encourages students across the state to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which helps determine their eligibility for financial assistance in post-secondary education.

The form is used to assess whether college students qualify for federal aid, including loans and grants. Most colleges require students to submit the FAFSA annually.

Why is filling out the FAFSA important?

Arizona lags behind other states when it comes to filling out the form, according to AB