The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is extending the deadline  for supplemental financial information due to delays with the Department of Education’s Free  Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) processing. 

The first step of the submission process, the universal application, is still due Wednesday,  February 7, at noon. The FAFSA information will now be due Friday, March 15 at noon. The  Department of Education sets the timeline for the FAFSA, so this deadline may be extended again. More than half of the 140+ scholarship funds at The Community Foundation require this  information. 

“First and foremost, these changes impact local students,” said Brian Treece, President & CEO of  The Community Foundation. “We want to ensure they can be considered for as many Foundation  scholarships as they qualify for.” 

Due to the Department of Education delaying the FAFSA, scholarship reviews are tentatively  scheduled to take place in April. Recipients will be notified of their awards in late May/early June.  Certificates and photo opportunities will be available at The Community Foundation office after that  time. 

“While the FAFSA process is out of our control, we are prioritizing students and their needs  throughout this process,” said Andrea Clements, Scholarship and Business Process Manager. “We  appreciate the patience of everyone involved in our scholarship program as we adapt to the  changes this year.” 

The Foundation will provide updates on FAFSA changes, deadlines and other pertinent information via email and on the website. Should you have any questions, please contact the Foundation.