Supporting FAFSA® Completion
Completing the FAFSA opens the door to grants, scholarships, work-study, and other financial aid opportunities. Educators play a critical role in helping students and families complete the FAFSA and take the next step toward college.
2026-27 FAFSA available now!
Start by establishing your FSA ID. The FSA ID is a username and password for your account at StudentAid.gov. Any questions about completing the FAFSA or obtaining a FSA ID can be directed to Mapping Your Future at feedback@mappingyourfuture.org or 1-800-374-4072.
Complete FAFSA FormA FAFSA database that provides authorized high school personnel with student-level FAFSA data.
The South Dakota FAFSA Completion Portal provides authorized school personnel with student-level FAFSA completion data for graduating seniors. Schools can view whether students have completed the FAFSA, not filed, or submitted an incomplete application—helping educators provide timely and targeted support.
Why Participate?
Access to student-level FAFSA completion data helps educators identify which students need support—removing guesswork and enabling timely intervention.
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How To Join the FAFSA Completion Portal
Request Access
Enroll Your High School
High schools must establish a Data Sharing Agreement with the South Dakota Board of Regents. Find the schools with agreements in #4 of the FAQs.
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Login to the Portal
If your high school is enrolled and you have an authorized user account, login here to access the South Dakota FAFSA Completion Portal.
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Add Authorized Users
Authorized users are designated upon establishment of the Data Sharing Agreement. Update your list or request additional authorized staff here.
(To access this form, you will first create an account in Dynamic Forms by selecting “Create New Account” after clicking the button below. If you have previously created an account in Dynamic Forms for the dual enrollment application, use that login information.)
User Request FormFrequently Asked Questions
View statewide FAFSA completion trends and compare progress across South Dakota schools.
1. What data does the SD FAFSA Completion Portal provide?
2. What can I do with this data?
3. How often is the data updated?
4. Which high schools currently have access to the SD FAFSA Completion Portal?
5. How can my school gain access to the SD FAFSA Completion Portal if we are not already a member?
6. How long is the data-sharing agreement valid?
7. Who should I contact with questions or for more information?
More FAFSA Completion Support
Mapping Your Future
Mapping Your Future partners with South Dakota schools to make FAFSA completion easier. Counselors can access free tools, resources, and training to guide students and families through the process. From hosting FAFSA completion events to using secure data-sharing tools like the SD FAFSA Completion Portal, Mapping Your Future provides expert support every step of the way—helping more students access financial aid for college.
Financial Aid Toolkit
The Federal Financial Aid Toolkit offers South Dakota school counselors a comprehensive set of resources, templates, and guides to simplify FAFSA completion. It helps counselors educate students and families, plan financial aid events, and provide clear, up-to-date information—making it easier to increase FAFSA submission rates and support students’ access to college funding.
Financial Aid Events
Schedule a Financial Aid Event for your parents and students to help them complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can invite your families to the school to view the presentation in person, or you can host the presentation online.
Set Up Your Event
1. Determine possible dates for your financial aid night.
2. Contact Mapping Your Future (or a college financial aid office directly) to discuss your plans and to gather more information about event support.
3. Promote the event to parents and students.
4. Test the technology, especially if you are hosting an online event.
5. Have a moderator available. In most events, the counselor will serve as the moderator. This ensures that all questions are heard and the event runs smoothly.
South Dakota FAFSA COMPLETION DASHBOARD
View statewide FAFSA completion trends and compare progress across South Dakota schools. This interactive dashboard tracks progress of high school seniors completing the FAFSA and measures change year over year.
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