Ivy Tech hosts free FAFSA filing events across 4 locations

COLUMBUS/FRANKLIN, Ind.- Ivy Tech Community College is hosting a series of free FAFSA Filing Events throughout February, March, and April to help students and families complete the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

To serve as many students as possible, events will be offered at multiple dates, times, and locations across the region:     

Ivy Tech Community College Franklin - 2205 McClain Dr.   

• Sunday, February 22, 2–4 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 24, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 7, 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Indiana University Columbus - 4601 Central Ave.    

• Sunday, February 22, 2–4 p.m.

Ivy Tech Community College Columbus - 4475 Central Ave.     

• Thursday, March 19, 4:30–6 p.m.
• Thursday, April 2, 4:30–6 p.m.

Ivy Tech Community College Shelbyville - 2177 Intelliplex Dr.    

• Thursday, March 26, 4:30–6:30 p.m.

These events provide hands-on assistance from Ivy Tech staff to guide students and families through the FAFSA process, ensuring they can access federal, state, and institutional financial aid for the upcoming academic year.    

To complete the FAFSA successfully, students and families should bring:     

• FSA ID for both the student and one parent (if the student is a dependent)
• Social Security Numbers for the student and parent
• 2024 federal tax return and W2 forms for the student and parent
• Records of untaxed income, if applicable
• Driver’s license or state ID (student)
• A list of colleges the student is considering, including Ivy Tech

Having these items with you ensures the FAFSA can be completed on-site without delays. For more information about FAFSA, go here.