College Access and Success

FAFSA FEST EVENTS!

FAFSA FEST!

FAFSA Fest is an annual series of free events that brings local volunteers to locations around the city to help students and families complete their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online, answer financial aid questions, and provide individual counseling for understanding college costs. Food and refreshments will be provided, and there is no need to pre-register. Volunteers include financial aid counselors from local colleges. All students are welcome! Assistance for special circumstances will be available.

We encourage graduating college-bound seniors to attend a FAFSA event with their parents. Families will receive free wrap-around assistance with the Free Application for Student Aid with the support of trained FAFSA volunteers.

If you are unable to attend one of our scheduled events and you still need assistance, please contact us at FAFSA@rochestereducation.org.

FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid) helps determine your eligibility for financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study programs. Fill it out annually to maximize your financial support for college. Get Help Completing Your FAFSA!

  • EMCHS

    December 5, 2024

    Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School

    27 Zimbrich Street, Rochester, NY 14621

    5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

  • RECIHS

    December 9, 2024

    Rochester Early College International High School

    85 Adams Street, Rochester, New York 14608

    8:00 am – 10:00 am

  • UPrep

    December 11, 2024

    University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men

    1290 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14613

    8:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • Edison

    December 12, 2024

    Edison Career & Technology High School

    655 Colfax St, Rochester, NY 14606

    11:00 am – 12:00 pm

  • RACS

    December 16, 2024

    Rochester Academy Charter Middle School

    841 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611

    9:00 am – 2:30 pm

  • Monroe

    December 17, 2024

    James Monroe High School

    164 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Events!

  • East High

    December 18, 2024

    East High

    1801 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14609

    2:00 pm - 4:00 Pm

  • Vertus

    December 18, 2024

    Vertus High School

    21 Humboldt St, Rochester, NY 14609

    3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

  • Wilson

    December 19, 2024

    Joseph C Wilson High School

    501 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611

    9:00 am – 1:00 pm

  • Uprep

    January 9, 2025

    University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men

    1290 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14613

    5:00pm - 6:30pm

  • SOTA

    January 9, 2025

    School Of The Arts

    5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  • Wilson

    January 16, 2025

    501 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611

    9:00 am - 12:00pm

  • World of Inquriy

    January 30, 2025

    200 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14605

    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Padilla 

    February 5, 2025

    950 Norton St, Rochester, NY 14621

    11:00 am-1:00 pm

Helpful Info:

Get money to attend school!

  • Create your FSA ID now parents need to complete this too.

  • Eligibility based on 2023 income

  • Need to know what to bring to FAFSA FEST? Click here!

  • Questions? Email us!