The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the form that must be completed to apply and determine eligibility for federal, state, and college-specific financial aid, such as grants, loans and work-study programs. FAFSAs may be filed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students can now file a FAFSA starting October 1 of every year, rather than January 1. The earlier submission date is a permanent change, enabling students to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as Oct. 1 every year. Federal Student Aid Identification (FSA ID) accounts for the students and parents are required for signing the FAFSA electronically and may be created at fsaid.ed.gov.
Information and documentation necessary for completion of the FAFSA:
Social Security numbers and birthdates of the student and parent(s)
Most recent W-2(s) and federal income tax return(s) for the student and parent(s)
Current bank statements
Records of untaxed income
Value of business and farm (exclude family farm)
Value of investments (exclude retirement plans and home equity)
Scholarships
Scholarships are FREE money used to pay for college (tuition, housing, fees, books, etc.). Students are STRONGLY encouraged to apply for any available local scholarship.