Applying for the FAFSA: How to Secure Financial Aid for College

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February 20, 2025 – In an article for Credible about how to apply for the FAFSA, Shannon Vasconcelos, senior director of education finance at Bright Horizons College Coach shares useful tips for families and students when applying. 

“It's a good idea for both students and parents to set up their Federal Student Aid username and password in advance of completing the FAFSA,” says Shannon Vasconcelos, senior director of education finance at Bright Horizons College Coach. “It can take up to three days for an FSA ID to be fully functional.”

Read the full article here.