Educators, it can be hard to keep track of all the FAFSA details for yourself, let alone to remind your students and their families. Here’s one tip you can use now: Encourage your students to use their winter break to do their FAFSA form! Because some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, your students might be missing out on funding if they wait until the spring. Early submission of the 2025–26 FAFSA helps students maximize financial aid opportunities, including grants, scholarships, and North Carolina’s Next NC Scholarship. Check out EducationNC's recent article for a guide to this year's FAFSA: https://bit.ly/41LaHNj