FAFSA COMPLETION
College Access and Success
How To Complete Your FAFSA
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Issued by U.S. Department of Education, the FAFSA collects information about your income and family size to determine how much money you qualify for to extend your education. You and your parent will need to have a Username and Password (FSA ID) in order to begin.
Steps below:
How to get started:
Go to studentaid.gov
Log In with your FSA ID
1.
Verify your identity:
2.
You will be prompted to verify your identity via email and/or text message.
NOTE: You will need to have access to your own cell phone and the ability to check the email address associated with your account!
Click:
start NEW Form
3.
Check the box for Student, then click Continue. There will be 4 informational videos that explain how to properly complete the form. Please watch these and proceed to start the form.
Provide identity
information
4.
Confirm information you entered previously and provide additional information.
Make sure your information is correct as any errors may result in a delay or withholding of financial aid.
Complete sections :
1-4
Invite your parent to complete their portion of FAFSA. Be HONEST about your income and ask your family if you are unsure. Info is pulled directly from the IRS.
Know what schools you want to apply to before beginning this application.
5.
NOTE: Before ending section 1 (Personal Circumstances) you will be aware of which parent should be your contributor for FAFSA. You will also answer the question about Your Dependency Status, choose NO unless your parent will not support you with or through college.
Congratulations!
6.
Review your information on the confirmation page. CONGRATS! Your FAFSA is half way done. Your parent will receive an email to complete their portion of FAFSA on your behalf. You will receive an email from the Department of Education that your FAFSA is being processed. Generally, it takes 1-3 business days to be completely processed.