Get Help With FAFSA

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The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for all eligible students.

If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, the Rio Salado Financial Aid Office is here to help. The process can be overwhelming on your own, so please take advantage of the assistance offered at Rio Salado College!

Students have two options for making the appointment: 

  • Chat with someone live by clicking on the “Meet Virtually” button at the top of this page between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday in summer or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday beginning Aug. 8.
  • Send a request to financial.aid@riosalado.edu. Be sure to include your contact information (phone and email) and if you want a phone or in-person appointment. Note what days and times are best and someone will get back to you!
  • Si requiere asistencia en español, por favor anótelo en su correo electrónico.

Other options for assistance

  • Text Benji, Arizona’s free digital FAFSA assistant! Text “Hi Benji” to 602-786-8171 to wake Benji up and get your questions about FAFSA and financial aid answered.
  • Federal Aid helpline for students: 1-800-433-3243 
  • Arizona FAFSA hotline (open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday-Friday): 1-833-AZ-FAFSA (1-833-MiFAFSA for Spanish speakers)
  • Arizona FAFSA Hotline virtual appointment setter
    • Spanish available