Financial Aid
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Free Financial Aid Advisor Appointments for 11th and 12th Grade Students and Families
Linda Brannan, the Financial Aid Advisor for our school, can assist with all things financial aid, including scholarship search information, FAFSA completion and FAFSA verification process, understanding the Student Award Letter, college loans, and other ways to pay for community college, vocational schools, and universities.
Questions about Financial Aid? Visit Ms. Brannan's website and/or schedule an appointment with her now! (Appt link to the right)
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FAFSA and RDS
- FSA ID
- The FSA ID is the first step to completing the FAFSA.
- Tip: Adding a phone number can be used to retrieve a forgotten username or password!
- Access RDS directly . . .
- by calling the RDS Call Center toll free at 1-844-319-3640
- through CFNC admissions application
- at NCResidency.org
- When the RDS is complete and the student is approved for in-state tuition, the application is good for 15 months.
*Information posted here is obtained either from public websites or from information sent to the school. AHS is not responsible for typos or for any missing/incorrect or updated information.
- FSA ID
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FAFSA Resources
- IRS Data Retrieval tool (finaid.org)
- FAFSA 101: Your Financial Aid FAQs Answered | College Covered
- Reporting Parent Information | Federal Student Aid
- (140) After the FAFSA: What Happens Next - YouTube
- Will a 529 Plan Hurt My Chances of Getting Financial Aid? (thebalance.com)
- A list of financial aid online resources with weblinks included for both English & Spanish speaking students/families
*Information posted here is obtained either from public websites or from information sent to the school. AHS is not responsible for typos or for any missing/incorrect or updated information.
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FAFSA and RDS Resources
- Navigating FAFSA and RDS to Prepare for College
- Navigating FAFSA and RDS for High School Seniors Preparing for College
- 10 Things to Know Before You Start RDS
- North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS) High School Students
*Information posted here is obtained either from public websites or from information sent to the school. AHS is not responsible for typos or for any missing/incorrect or updated information.
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CSS Profile and Resources
CSS Profile (information added 11/7/23)Families, if you are planning to complete the FAFSA, please note that the following NC schools also require the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA application. Students will not be considered for institutional aid at these colleges without a completed CSS Profile (now open for the 2024/2025 school year):Davidson, Duke, Elon, Southeastern Baptist, UNC Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest.For a list of colleges nationwide requiring the CSS profile, please use the link provided by College Board:- The CSS Profile requires additional financial information such as tax returns or an institutional application. If parents are divorced, it may require the noncustodial parent to complete the Profile.
- The following NC colleges require the CSS Profile: Davidson, Duke University, Elon, UNC Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest University. If you are applying to an out of state school, be sure to check the link below to determine if that school requires the CSS Profile.
CSS Profile Resources- US News and World Report: How to Complete the CSS Profile
- Apply for College Financial Aid – CSS Profile | College Board
- For questions about the CSS Profile, parents can email help@css.profile.org
*Information posted here is obtained either from public websites or from information sent to the school. AHS is not responsible for typos or for any missing/incorrect or updated information.
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FAFSA Scams- Be Aware
It has come to our attention that there have been various phone scams and organizations charging for FAFSA completion. Jamie Pendergrass, president of the North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NCASFAA) has issued a notice to all financial aid administrators to make sure that students and parents understand that assistance with FAFSA completion and financial aid advice is completely free of charge. Financial aid administrators are the experts and will work with you to ensure that all information is correct. Correct information is what determines your financial aid package. Financial aid administrators can assure that you receive the grants and scholarships for which you may be eligible.
Federal Student Aid at the US Department of Education will never call and ask for money in order to provide an awards package.
Don’t Get Hooked – Financial Aid Scams. Please see informational flyer. -
Financial Aid Websites
NC State Education Assistance Authority
Sallie Mae
US Department of Education
United Negro College Fund
Go College*Information posted here is obtained either from public websites or from information sent to the school. AHS is not responsible for typos or for any missing/incorrect or updated information.
Schedule a Conference
Register for your Financial Aid Appointment with Mrs. Brannan here.
Note: Since Mrs. Brannan works part-time, individual appointments are regularly available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Appts are conducted remotely through WCPSS Google Meet. If these hours do not work, please email Mrs. Brannan directly at lbrannan@wcpss.net for other appt options.
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Questions about FAFSA? Click the picture to visit the CFNC FAFSA Hub.
Here’s a link to learn next steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=iTb7hMVtzco
