March 16, 2026 at 9:35 a.m.
Ivy Tech Columbus Hosting Free FAFSA Filing Events in March and April
By Chris Schilling, MBA , Director of Marketing and Communications Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College Columbus is hosting a series of free FAFSA Filing Events in March and April to help students and families complete the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
To serve as many students as possible, events will be offered at multiple dates, times, and locations across the region:
Ivy Tech Community College Columbus
4475 Central Ave., Columbus, IN 47203
* Thursday, March 19, 4:30–6 p.m.
* Thursday, April 2, 4:30–6 p.m.
Ivy Tech Community College Franklin
2205 McClain Dr., Franklin, IN 46131
* Tuesday, March 24, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
* Tuesday, April 7, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Ivy Tech Community College Shelbyville
2177 Intelliplex Dr., Shelbyville, IN 46176
• Thursday, March 26, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
These events provide handson assistance from Ivy Tech staff to guide students and families through the FAFSA process, ensuring they can access federal, state, and institutional financial aid for the upcoming academic year.
What to Bring to a FAFSA Filing Event
To complete the FAFSA successfully, students and families should bring:
* FSA ID for both the student and one parent (if the student is a dependent).
* Social Security Numbers for the student and parent.
* 2024 federal tax return and W2 forms for the student and parent.
* Records of untaxed income, if applicable.
* Driver’s license or state ID (student).
* A list of colleges the student is considering, including Ivy Tech.
Bringing these items ensures the FAFSA can be completed on-site without delays.
