A new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid was supposed to make things easier. Instead the rollout has been marred by delays and glitches, making it harder for students to know which college will be most affordable.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid — better known as FAFSA — can open the door to affordable higher education. But the paperwork has been especially burdensome this cycle.
To help, several Nashville organizations have teamed up to guide families through the new application. Metro Nashville Public Schools and the Tennessee College Access & Success Network are spearheading outreach efforts while the following groups offer hands-on assistance to students and families this summer:
Martha O’Bryan Center — 711 South Seventh St.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Martha O’Bryan’s Hope Building, 711B S. 7th St.,
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. 5 p.m. in the center’s Faith Building, 711A S. 7th St.
- and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Hunters Lane, Maplewood, and Stratford high schools, with appointments available both in person and virtually.
Oasis Center
- Oasis Center, 1704 Charlotte Ave., Suite 200, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Nashville State Community College’s White Bridge, North Davidson, and Southeast campuses, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- John Overton and Glencliff high schools, Mondays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Cane Ridge High School, Tuesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Nashville Public Library, Southeast branch, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Nashville Public Library, Edmondson branch, Wednesday-Thursday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Nashville Public Library, Madison branch, Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Nashville Public Library, Main Library, 615 Church St., Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Nashville Public Library, Bellevue branch, Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Persist Nashville — 301 Plus Park Blvd.
- July 9, FAFSA and Wings event, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- July 26, College Con event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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