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Status of Student-Level FAFSA Completion Data |
| Alaska |
Although Alaska has a statewide FAFSA Completion Initiative, NCAN's review of available information did not identify a process by which Alaska provisions FAFSA completion data. Our review did not identify either a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard or a process for providing districts and schools with student-level FAFSA completion data. Data on Alaska's high school FAFSA completions is available through NCAN's FAFSA Tracker. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in Alaska that can inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| Alabama |
Alabama's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the FAFSA Completion Project. The fillable agreement form to access student-level data is easily accessible, as is the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Alabama, contact Ron Leonard at [email protected].
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| Arkansas |
NCAN's review of available information indicates Arkansas does not currently provision FAFSA completion data. Our review did not identify either a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard or a process for providing districts and schools with student-level FAFSA completion data. Data on Arkansas's high school FAFSA completions is available through NCAN's FAFSA Tracker. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in Arkansas that can inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| Arizona |
Arizona's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the FAFSA Finish Line initiative. The fillable agreement form to access student-level data is easily accessible, as is the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Arizona, [email protected].
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| California |
California provides a strong model of provisioning and presenting data on FAFSA completions. Districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the Race to Submit initiative. The fillable agreement to access student-level data is easily accessible, as is the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in California, [email protected].
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| Colorado |
Colorado's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the FAFSA Completion Project. The fillable agreement form to access student-level data is located here, and the state's portal is here. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Colorado, contact [email protected].
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| Connecticut |
Connecticut's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the CT FAFSA Completion Challenge. The fillable agreement form to access student-level data is easily accessible, as is the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Connecticut, contact Kimberly Traverso at [email protected].
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| Delaware |
Delaware's public and public charter schools can access student-level FAFSA completion data through the state. Districts and schools are sent a memorandum of understanding (MOU) from the state, which allows for access to this data. FAFSA completion data is released to practitioners approximately every two weeks. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard.
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| District of Columbia |
Washington D.C.'s public schools can request access to student-level data through the DC FAFSA Completion Initiative. The fillable agreement form to access student-level data is easily accessible, as is the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Tracker Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in D.C, contact Joi Jones at [email protected].
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| Florida |
The Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) works with school districts to make student-level FAFSA completion data available to schools. This dataset shows, by name, which students have started a FAFSA, completed a FAFSA, or submitted a FAFSA with errors. For more information on how school districts can access to this data, contact Pete Hernandez, OSFA director of Outreach services, at [email protected]. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard.
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| Georgia |
Georgia's public districts and schools can access student-level FAFSA completion data through the STARS platform. There are also publicly-available FAFSA completion dashboards. For more information on FAFSA completion data in Georgia, consult this presentation or email Melissa Cruz ([email protected]).
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| Hawaii |
Hawaii provides student-level data on FAFSA completion to schools and districts through the state's Longitudinal Education Information (LEI) system. The state maintains a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard. For more information, contact Theresa Sanchez ([email protected]).
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| Idaho |
Idaho's school counselors can request access to Counselor Suite Idaho where counselors can view student-level FAFSA data and data around several state initiatives like Direct Admissions, Apply Idaho, and state-managed scholarships. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Idaho, contact [email protected]. |
| Illinois |
Illinois provides a great model of provisioning and presenting data on FAFSA completion. Districts and public schools can request access to student-level data through the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Illinois, contact [email protected].
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| Indiana |
Indiana's districts and public schools can access student-level FAFSA completion data through the state's ScholarTrack platform. Students can log in and see their financial aid information, and high school counselors and other administrators can log in to see if there is an ISIR on file for a given student. Indiana has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in Indiana that can inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| Iowa |
Iowa's high schools automatically receive their FAFSA data upon annual completion of an electronic User Authorization Form. This form is sent electronically to each individual school counselor at the beginning of the school year. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Iowa, contact Jamie Covell at [email protected].
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| Kansas |
NCAN's review of available information indicates that Kansas has a public-facing dashboard through their FAFSA Challenge. Our review also identified that there are only a few districts who currently have access to student-level data. The state is examining how to expand access to student-level data in approximately the next year. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Kansas, contact Tara Lebar at [email protected].
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| Kentucky |
Kentucky's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the KY Goes to College Campaign. The fillable agreement to access student-level data is available through the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Kentucky, contact Kim Dolan at [email protected].
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| Louisiana |
Louisiana's school systems can receive student-level data of those seniors who completed the FAFSA if the district has a FAFSA agreement with LOSFA. The assigned school system representative can request this data through www.osfa.la.gov/datarequest. Louisiana does have a public-facing dashboard through their LOFSA FAFSA Challenge. An FAQ on FAFSA data is available here. The Louisiana Department of Education can supply data, recommend resources, answer questions, and make site visits. Please email [email protected] to discuss these options or to reserve a date.
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| Maine |
Maine's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the Financial Authority of Maine (FAME). Schools and districts can reach out to Mia Tappan at FAME to request access to student-level data through the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Maine, contact Mila Tappan at [email protected].
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| Maryland |
Maryland's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the FAFSA Completion Initiative. By completing the FAFSA Completion Initiative (FCI) Google Form and uploading all required forms, districts and schools can access student-level data through the state's portal. Our review did not identify a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard for this state. Data on Maryland's high school FAFSA completions is available through NCAN's FAFSA Tracker. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Maryland, contact [email protected].
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| Massachusetts |
Authorized users can access student-level FAFSA completion data through Massachusetts' Edwin Analytics system. Access to Edwin is determined on the school and district level by a directory administrator. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in Massachusetts that can inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| Michigan |
Michigan's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the College Cash Campaign. The fillable agreement form to access student-level data is easily accessible, as is the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Michigan, contact [email protected].
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| Minnesota |
Minnesota's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the FAFSA Challenge initiative. The fillable agreement form to access student-level data is easily accessible, as is the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Minnesota, contact Nicole Wehlan at [email protected].
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| Mississippi |
Mississippi's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the MAAAP system. High school counselors can apply for a MAAAP account here. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion data in Mississippi, contact Jennifer Rogers at [email protected].
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| Missouri |
Missouri's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the FAFSA Completion Project. The fillable agreement form to access student-level data is easily accessible, as is the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Missouri, contact [email protected].
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| Montana |
Montana provides student-level FAFSA completion data through the GEMS portal. The navigation guide for the GEMS portal is located here. The Montana University System also provides other FAFSA and college and career readiness-related resources. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in Montana that can inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| Nebraska |
Nebraska provides student-level data on FAFSA completions to districts and schools. Counselors and administrators can request access to student-level data through the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Nebraska, contact Ritchie Morrow at [email protected].
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| Nevada |
NCAN's review of available information indicates Nevada does not currently provision FAFSA completion data. Our review did not identify a process for providing districts and schools with student-level FAFSA completion data. There is a statewide FAFSA completion dashboard. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in Nevada to inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| New Hampshire |
NCAN's review of available information indicates New Hampshire does not currently provision FAFSA completion data. Our review did not identify either a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard or a process for providing districts and schools with student-level FAFSA completion data. Data on New Hampshire's high school FAFSA completions is available through NCAN's FAFSA Tracker. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in New Hampshire to inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| New Jersey |
New Jersey provides student-level FAFSA completion data to school districts via a fillable agreement form that can be submitted online. Data on New Jersey's high school FAFSA completions is available through NCNA's FAFSA Tracker and through the state's own dashboard and financial aid hub.
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| New Mexico |
New Mexico's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the NM High School FAFSA Challenge Competition. Student-level data can be requested through a fillable form and accessed on the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing NM FAFSA Tracker dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in New Mexico, Dina Advani at [email protected].
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| New York |
NCAN's review of available information indicates New York provides student-level FAFSA completion data to schools and districts. Counselors and administrators must fill out a data-sharing agreement form and Chief Authorizing Official (CAO) Designation Form to access student-level data for their schools. The Education Trust operates The New York FAFSA Completion Project, a public-facing dashboard. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in New York to inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| North Carolina |
North Carolina provides a strong model of provisioning and presenting data on FAFSA completions. Districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the First in FAFSA Challenge initiative. The fillable agreement form to access student-level data is easily accessible, as is the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in North Carolina, contact Cris Charbonneau at [email protected]. NCAN has previously featured North Carolina's considerable FAFSA completion efforts.
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| North Dakota |
North Dakota's districts and schools can request student-level through ND University System (NDUS) after filling out a data sharing agreement form. In addition, the state also provides a public-facing FAFSA Completion dashboard to showcase the percentage of high school who have successfully submitted FAFSA Application by district and school. The dashboard is updated regularly. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in this state, contact [email protected].
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| Ohio |
Ohio's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through its FAFSA Completion Initiative. Student-level data can be requested through a fillable form and accessed on the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Data Service dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Ohio, contact [email protected].
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| Oklahoma |
Oklahoma's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the The Oklahoma FAFSA Data Portal. Student-level data can be requested through a fillable form and accessed on the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Tracker dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Oklahoma, contact Irala Magee at [email protected].
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| Oregon |
Oregon's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the OR FAFSA Plus+ Program. Student-level data can be requested through a fillable form and accessed on the state's portal. Our review did not identify a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard for this state. However, Oregon provides an end of year report on state-wide FAFSA Completion data. Live data on Oregon's high school FAFSA completions is available through NCAN's FAFSA Tracker For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Oregon, contact Kristin Vreeland at [email protected].
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| Pennsylvania |
Pennsylvania's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through a fillable form and accessed on the state's portal. Our review did not identify a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard for this state. Live data on Pennsylvania's high school FAFSA completions is available through NCAN's FAFSA Tracker. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Pennsylvania, contact William Lindsey at [email protected].
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| Puerto Rico |
NCAN's review of available information indicates Puerto Rico does not currently provision FAFSA completion data. Our review did not identify either a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard or a process for providing districts and schools with student-level FAFSA completion data. Data on Puerto Rico's high school FAFSA completions is available through NCAN's FAFSA Tracker. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in Puerto Rico to inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| Rhode Island |
Rhode Island provides a great model of provisioning and presenting data on FAFSA completions. Districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the state's FAFSA Completion Initiative. Student-level data can be requested through a fillable form and accessed on the state's portal. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Tracker dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Rhode Island, contact Abby Godino at [email protected].
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| South Carolina |
NCAN's review of available information indicates South Carolina does not currently provision FAFSA completion data. Our review identified neither a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard nor a process for providing districts and schools with student-level FAFSA completion data. Data on South Carolina's high school FAFSA completions is available through NCA's FAFSA Tracker. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in South Carolina to inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| South Dakota |
NCAN's review of available information indicates South Dakota does not currently provision FAFSA completion data. Our review identified neither a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard nor a process for providing districts and schools with student-level FAFSA completion data. Data on South Dakota's high school FAFSA completions is available through NCAN's FAFSA Tracker. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in South Dakota to inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| Tennessee |
Tennessee provides FAFSA completion data through the Financial Aid System of Tennessee (FAST) portal. Districts and schools can obtain access to student-level FAFSA data using these instructions. Tennessee also maintains a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard. For more information on FAFSA completion and activities in Tennessee, use this contact form.
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| Texas |
Texas provides a strong model for presenting and provisioning data on FAFSA completions. Districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the ApplyTexas initiative. Through the state's portal, administrators and counselors can request authorization to access student-level data. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on FAFSA completion and activities in Texas, contact [email protected]. Additional resources on Texas' universal FAFSA policy are also available.
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| Utah |
Utah's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the StepUp Utah initiative. Through the state's portal, administrators and counselors can request and access student-level data. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Utah, contact [email protected]. |
| Vermont |
NCAN's review of available information indicates Vermont provides student-level FAFSA completion data to schools and districts through their state's portal. Our review did not find a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard for this state. Data on Vermont's high school FAFSA completions is available through NCAN's FAFSA Tracker. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in Vermont to inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| Virginia |
NCAN's review of available information indicates Virginia does not currently provision FAFSA completion data. Our review identified neither a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard (though one is forthcoming) nor a process for providing districts and schools with student-level FAFSA completion data. Data on Virginia's high school FAFSA completions is available through NCAN's FAFSA Tracker. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in Virginia to inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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| Washington |
Washington's districts and schools can request access to student-level data through the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC). Through the state's WSAC portal, administrators and counselors can request and access student-level data. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in Washington, contact [email protected].
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| West Virginia |
West Virginia's districts and schools can request student-level data through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Log In System. School counselors and principals receive a fillable data sharing agreement form to sign. The state also has a public-facing FAFSA Completion Dashboard. For more information on student-level FAFSA completion in this state, contact Brian Weingart at [email protected].
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Wisconsin
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Wisconsin's districts and schools can easily request access to student-level data by using a secure log-in link through the state's portal. The state currently relies on NCAN's FAFSA Tracker to track statewide FAFSA completion rates. For more information on student-level FAFSA data dissemination to schools and districts, contact [email protected].
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| Wyoming |
Although Wyoming has a statewide FAFSA Completion Initiative, NCAN's review of available information did not identify a process by which Wyoming provisions FAFSA completion data. Our review did identify a public-facing FAFSA completion dashboard but not a process for providing districts and schools with student-level FAFSA completion data. To find out more about Wyoming's FAFSA completion initiative, contact Linda Finnerty, WDE Communications Director at 307-777-2053 or [email protected]. To provide additional information or context about FAFSA completion data and activities in Wyoming to inform this resource, contact Bill DeBaun at [email protected].
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