College Access and Success
FAFSA FEST!
FAFSA FEST!
FAFSA Fest is an annual series of free events that brings local volunteers to locations around the city to help students and families complete their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online, answer financial aid questions, and provide individual counseling for understanding college costs. Food and refreshments will be provided, and there is no need to pre-register. Volunteers include financial aid counselors from local colleges. All students are welcome! Assistance for special circumstances will be available.
We encourage graduating college-bound seniors to attend a FAFSA event with their parents. Families will receive free wrap-around assistance with the Free Application for Student Aid with the support of trained FAFSA volunteers.
If you are unable to attend one of our scheduled events and you still need assistance, please contact us at FAFSA@rochestereducation.org.
FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid) helps determine your eligibility for financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study programs. Fill it out annually to maximize your financial support for college. Get Help Completing Your FAFSA!
Events!
Sept. 30, 2025 at East
1801 E Main St Rochester, NY 14609
From 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Oct. 2, 2025 at Wilson Magnet
501 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611
From 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Oct. 16, 2025 at World of Inquiry
200 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14605
From 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Oct. 18, 2025 CITY-WIDE FAFSA
Rochester Central Library
115 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14604
From 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Oct. 22, 2025 at EMHCS
27 Zimbrich St, Rochester, NY 14621
From 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Oct. 28, 2025 at REF
YWCP FAFSA Fest
225 W Broad St, Suite B, Rochester, NY, 14608
From 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Oct. 30, 2025, at SOTA
45 Prince St, Rochester, NY 14607
From 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Nov. 3, 2025, at Rochester Early College
85 Adams St Rochester, NY 14608
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Nov. 6, 2025 at Wilson
501 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611
From 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Nov. 6, 2025 at Padilla
950 Norton St, Rochester, NY 14621
From 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Still need help with FAFSA? Email us!
Helpful Info:
Get money to attend school!
Create your FSA ID now parents need to complete this too.
Eligibility based on 2024 income
Need to know what to bring to FAFSA FEST? Click here!
Questions? Email us!