EDINBURG – Financial aid officers from the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District are encouraging high school seniors to fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form early this year. "FAFSA opened up on October 1, 2020, so we want to make sure that students submit their financial aid application to see what type of financial assistance they can qualify to receive," Edinburg High School Financial Aid Officer Jeanette Tamez said. "The priority deadline does vary for some universities, but the federal priority deadline is January 15, 2021." The FAFSA form is a significant gateway for federal grants, student loans,