Galveston College Financial Aid

🎬🚀 FAFSA + A Movie Night? Yes, please! 🚀🎬

Don’t miss the LAST FAFSA Night of the semester—teaming up with Student Activities for a night under the stars!

🧾 MISSION FAFSA: Launch Your Future
⏰ 5–7 PM

Get one‑on‑one help filling out your FAFSA or financial aid questions answered before the movie starts.

🍿 MOVIE ON THE LAWN: Interstellar
🌎 Celebrating Earth Day
🎥 Starts at 7 PM
📍 Seibel Wing Lawn

✨ Free pizza, drinks, and popcorn
✨ Open to everyone
✨ Bring friends, family, and blankets

Get FAFSA help. Grab snacks. Watch a movie.
Make it a night. 🌌

📣 Galveston College students—it's time to chart your course! ⛵️💙

Scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open!

📅 Apply anytime from Feb. 2 – Apr. 17, 2026
Submit your application for a chance to win a $50 gift card—four winners will be selected!

🎓 Don’t miss your opportunity to make your future smooth sailing.

Start your application today! 🔗https://gc.awardspring.com/Home/

When you submit a FAFSA form, you might qualify for the maximum Federal Pell Grant amount.

For details about Pell Grants, visit StudentAid.gov/articles/dont-miss-out-on-pell-grants/

📢 FAFSA Family Night Location Update!

Heads up, Whitecaps! The March 4 FAFSA Family Night has a new location.

📍 Updated Location:

Moody Hall – 1st Floor (Moody Building)
4015 Ave Q
Galveston Texas, 77550

🕓 4–7 p.m.

Join us for hands-on FAFSA help, snacks, and giveaways! Bring a laptop or tablet if you have one, loaner devices will also be available.

We’ll see you there!

🎓 February is Financial Aid Month! 🎉

Join us for FAFSA Family Nights at Galveston College!
February is all about helping students access the aid they need, and we’re celebrating by offering FREE hands‑on FAFSA assistance, plus snacks and giveaways for families.

💻 Bring a laptop or tablet if you have one. A limited number of devices will be available.

We’ll help you with:
Completing the FAFSA
Answering your financial aid questions
Tools and guidance to get your application done

📅 Event Dates:
Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 4–7 PM | Seibel Wing West
Wednesday, Mar. 4 | 4–7 PM | Seibel Wing
Thursday, Apr. 16 | 4–7 PM | Seibel Wing Lawn

Let’s get FAFSA‑ready together. Your financial future starts here! 💙

🎓 Galveston College Students — Which FAFSA® Do You Need?

Not sure which FAFSA to complete? This graphic breaks it down, and here’s what you need to know:

📅 Attending Fall 2026–Summer 2027?
Submit the 2026–27 FAFSA.

📅 Attending Fall 2025–Summer 2026?
Submit the 2025–26 FAFSA.

🗓️ Enrolled in both time periods?
You'll need to complete both FAFSAs.

☀️ ATTENDING SUMMER AT GALVESTON COLLEGE?
You must complete the 2025–26 FAFSA to be reviewed for summer aid.

If you have questions or need help, the Financial Aid Office is here for you! 💙⚓️