We will be hosting a Financial Aid & FAFSA Completion Day on Saturday, October 17th, 2026. The information will be presented by PHEAA, the PA Higher Education Assistance Agency. The first half of the presentation will be an information session on financial aid for college and technical schools. The second half of the morning will be an opportunity for your child to complete his/her Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is used to earn grants and loans through the federal government. The FAFSA is also required by most schools for students to be eligible for any other school-based scholarships or financial aid. Additionally, starting with the class of 2027, Pennsylvania now requires all high school seniors to complete the FAFSA or submit an official opt-out form before graduation. Laura Papcunik, our PHEAA rep, will be here to help you complete the application and answer your questions. We recommend that all students planning to go to a college/tech school and a parent/guardian attend this presentation.
What to do now:
We recommend that you create your FSA Account prior to coming to the event. Both the student and any contributors will need an account. Accounts can be made at studentaid.gov. Typically a parent is the contributor, but more information on contributors can be found at this link: https://studentaid.gov/help/which-parent-contributor
Event Information:
Who: Seniors and Parent(s)/Contributor(s)
When: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 from 9:00 am - noon
Where: Bedford High School Auditorium
Please enter through the cafeteria entrance at BHS
We ask that you do not bring any food or beverages into the auditorium
Please bring with you:
A copy of your 2025 federal tax return (parent and student, if applicable)
A government-issued photo ID for both the student and parent
A student FSA account (can be created at StudentAid.gov)
A parent/Contributor FSA account (can be created at StudentAid.gov)
Current balances for savings, cash, stocks/bonds, investments, 529 plans, and checking accounts for both the parent and student
The student and parent cell phones for two-factor authentication, along with access to the email accounts associated with their FSA accounts
School issued ipad or chromebook
If you are unable to attend on the 17th, below are additional FAFSA Completion events:
-Bedford County Technical Center: November 9th from 1:00 -7:00 pm. You do not need to register in advance.
-Mount Aloysius College: The Mount is offering students who plan to attend ANY college the opportunity to complete the FAFSA with their financial aid team. They are offering at least one event in November and December. Visit this link to register: https://apply.mtaloy.edu/portal/fafsa_completion_nights
We hope to see you on the 17th!