FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your application for federal and state grants, work study and student loans. Students must apply each year they will attend.
Completing the 2026-27 FAFSA
Students who plan to attend during the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 semesters should complete a 2026-27 FAFSA.
The 2026-27 FAFSA is now available at fafsa.gov.
- Review our Pre-FAFSA Worksheet 2026-27 (PDF) .
- Use the Parent Wizard to determine which parent(s) to report.
- Estimate your eligibility using the Federal Student Aid Estimator.
- Use the Financial Aid Checklist to stay on track.
- Check our Events Calendar for important financial aid dates and FAFSA application events.
FAFSA Events
We’re here to help!
The Black Hawk College Financial Aid Office provides a variety of support resources and partnerships to encourage early and successful FAFSA completion.
FAFSA Help Center
Offers support and technical assistance.
Completing the 2025-26 FAFSA
Students who are attending the Fall 2025, Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 semesters should complete a 2025-26 FAFSA (currently available at fafsa.gov).
To complete the FAFSA, all contributors must be present and bring their required documents. Review Financial Aid Checklist 2025-26 (PDF) for details. (Incomplete FAFSAs can be saved and completed by student or parent at a later time.)
*Please note: families with extenuating circumstances can submit a Special Conditions Intake Form 2025-26 (PDF) for additional review.
FAFSA Resources
Handouts & Graphics
- Financial Aid Checklist 2025-26 (PDF)
- Creating an FSA ID
- Is My Parent a Contributor When I Fill Out My FAFSA Form?
Please note: you can view your required financial aid forms in myBHC under My Financial Aid > Requirements Needed.
Undocumented? You may still be eligible.
The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid is a separate state financial aid application for eligible undocumented students who do not qualify for federal financial aid. Review additional details regarding the Retention of Illinois Students & Equity (RISE) Act and Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, available through ISAC.
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