FAFSA DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Why is this important?
There is an abundance of legal information required to properly complete the FAFSA form. Keep it simple! Follow this checklist and you should have everything you need.
First things first!
You will need to create your FAFSA ID (FSA ID) and your parents will have to create their own separate ID if you are a dependent. To do this....
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Go to the official website: Create Account | Federal Student Aid
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Enter your personal information (full legal name, date of birth, social security number, email address, phone number, etc.)
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Create your username and password
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Verify your contact information
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Submit your information
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Wait for the Social Security Administration to verify your information. This can take 1-3 days, but you can begin working on the FAFSA form while you wait.
Now, this is what you will need on the form!
Personal information
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Your Social Security Number
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Your Alien Registration Number (A-Number) if you’re not a U.S. citizen
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Federal income tax returns (Note: You must provide consent and approval to disclose your federal tax information to be eligible for federal student aid.)
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W-2 forms from all jobs worked
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Records of child support received or paid
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Veteran's noneducation benefits
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Your current balance of cash, savings, and checking accounts
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Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
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Records of net worth of investments, businesses, and farms
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Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
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Parents' social security numbers
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Marital status
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Contact information
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Date of Birth
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List of colleges you are considering
Have further questions? Click the link below to access the FAFSA help center