2026-2027 FAFSA EARLY ACCESS FOR RISING SENIORS
High School rising seniors, parents, guardians and extended family members,
For a second consecutive year, Bridge 2 Life has been selected by the Federal Office of Student Aid to offer FREE early access to the 2026-2027 FAFSA, starting on August 7. This is a rare opportunity for Broward County families to prepare ahead of time for the financial aid application process, months before the new FAFSA is released. Bridge 2 Life, in collaboration with Broward County Public Schools, Broward Education Foundation, University of Miami, Florida Atlantic University, and Broward College, have partnered to bring these early access benefits to “rising seniors” and their families.
Creating Your FSA (Federal Student Aid)
An FSA ID is REQUIRED to apply for FAFSA. Obtain an FSA ID (Federal Student Aid) at
https://studentaid.gov Both the parent(s) and rising senior will need to create FSA IDs.
If you need guidance to create your FSA IDs, please watch this FSA ID Prep Session recording:
FAFSA GUIDANCE SESSIONS: August 7 or August 13, 2025
Bridge 2 Life is hosting TWO FAFSA guidance sessions. Parents/guardians and rising seniors must have FSA IDs to attend.
August 7, 2025 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. FAFSA VIRTUAL GUIDANCE: Register at https://bit.ly/Aug7FAFSA
August 13, 2025 at 6 p.m. FAFSA IN-PERSON GUIDANCE: Location provided when you register at
Families will receive $20 Amazon e-gift cards (1 per family) for completing the FAFSA application. Help get Broward County’s students and families engaged with the financial aid process as early as possible!
Don’t delay! Register today!
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August 7, 2025 – Virtual FAFSA Guidance Session; register at https://bit.ly/Aug7FAFSA
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August 13, 2025 – In-Person FAFSA Guidance Session; register at https://bit.ly/Aug13FAFSA
Please note:
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You must create FSA IDs 2-3 days prior to accessing the FAFSA application.
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Support in Spanish and Creole will be provided at these sessions.
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Students who participate in early access Beta testing will submit official FAFSA forms that will be processed just like any other FAFSA forms after October 1.
