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 2027-28 FAFSA
Students who plan to attend during the Fall 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028 semesters should complete a 2027-28 FAFSA.
The 2027-28 FAFSA is now available at fafsa.gov.
- Review the Pre-FAFSA Worksheet 2027-28 (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 the Events Calendar for important financial aid dates and FAFSA application events.
FAFSA Events
Express Enrollment for Spring 2027 classes (QC & East)
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.
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. Applicants will be reviewed for the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) eligibility.
Review additional details regarding the Retention of Illinois Students & Equity (RISE) Act and Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, available through ISAC.
Completing the 2026-27 FAFSA
Students who are attending the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 semesters should complete a 2026-27 FAFSA.
To complete the FAFSA, all contributors must be present and bring their required documents. (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 2026-27 (PDF) for additional review.
FAFSA Resources
Handouts & Graphics
- Financial Aid Checklist
- Creating an FSA ID
- Is My Parent a Contributor When I Fill Out My FAFSA Form?
Please note: Once a FAFSA is submitted, students can view required financial aid forms in myBHC under My Financial Aid > Requirements Needed.
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