Supporting FAFSA® Completion
Help students take the next step toward paying for college. Access tools to promote FAFSA completion, identify students who may need support, and connect families with trusted resources.
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 FormOne Portal. More Student Support.
The SD FAFSA Completion Portal gives authorized school personnel access to student-level information to help identify students who may need additional support completing key college-going steps.
FAFSA COMPLETION
See which graduating seniors have:
- Completed the FAFSA
- Not yet filed
- Submitted an incomplete application
NEW! SDOS Application Status
See which students have submitted an SD Opportunity Scholarship application—and identify those who may still need a reminder or support before scholarship deadlines.
USE THE PORTAL TO:
1. Identify students who need support
See who still has an important step to complete.
2. Target your outreach
Focus reminders and assistance where they’re needed.
3. Track FAFSA & SDOS progress
Use student-level information to follow progress.
4. Support students through completion
Help students follow through on financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
How To Join the FAFSA Completion Portal
Request Access
Enroll Your High School
Complete a Data Sharing Agreement with the South Dakota Board of Regents. Participating schools are listed in FAQ #4.
Request Portal Access Sample AgreementLogin
Access the Portal
Already enrolled and authorized? Log in to access the SD FAFSA Completion Portal.
FAFSA Portal LoginAdd Users
Manage Authorized Users
Schools with an active Data Sharing Agreement can add or update authorized users. A Dynamic Forms account is required.
User Request FormFrequently Asked Questions
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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