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Access partners urge seniors to complete FAFSA, weigh fit and cost before College Decision Day
Summary
On the Higher Education Access Corner podcast, access partner Evelyn Disla Hernandez urged high-school seniors and families to submit the FAFSA, compare net price offers, visit campuses and use tools such as MySmartBorrowing and EducationPlanner.org before the May 1 national decision deadline.
On the Higher Education Access Corner podcast, host Tiffany DeVan spoke with Evelyn Disla Hernandez, an access partner who joined the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (access partners program) in April, about what high‑school seniors and their families should prioritize as high‑school graduation and College Decision Day approach.
Why it matters: May 1 is widely observed as National College Decision Day and missing financial‑aid steps before that date can limit or delay students’ options. Hernandez emphasized that submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early is a practical first step to ensure schools can assemble accurate financial‑aid offers.
Hernandez told listeners that seniors should “apply for the FAFSA so you know that you have financial aid in line.” She recommended visiting prospective campuses to assess fit beyond what appears on paper —…
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