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Creating your FSA ID before you begin the FAFSA® form only takes a few minutes and could prevent processing delays.
Tip: Use your FSA ID to start your FAFSA form.
When you create your FSA ID, be careful to enter your name and Social Security number exactly as they appear on your Social Security card. Then, when you go to fafsa.gov to start your application, you will be given the option to “Enter your (the student’s) FSA ID” or to “Enter the student’s information.”
When you create your FSA ID, be careful to enter your name and Social Security number exactly as they appear on your Social Security card. Then, when you go to fafsa.gov to start your application, you will be given the option to “Enter your (the student’s) FSA ID” or to “Enter the student’s information.”
If you log in with your FSA ID, certain information (including your
name, Social Security number, and date of birth) will be automatically
loaded into your application. This will prevent you from running
into a common error that occurs when your verified FSA ID information
doesn’t match the information on your FAFSA form. Additionally,
you won’t have to provide your FSA ID again to sign your FAFSA form
electronically or to use the Internal Revenue Service Data Retrieval
Tool (IRS DRT) if you’re eligible.
The student is the one applying for financial aid, so be sure it’s
the student entering his or her FSA ID where it says “Enter your (the
student’s) FSA ID.” Do not start the FAFSA form by supplying the parent’s FSA ID.
Gathering the Documents Needed to Apply
The FAFSA questions ask for information about you (your name, date of
birth, address, etc.) and about your financial situation. Depending on
your circumstances (for instance, whether you’re a U.S. citizen or what
tax form you used), you might need the following information or
documents as you fill out the application:
- Your Social Security number (it’s important that you enter it correctly on the FAFSA form!)
- Your parents’ Social Security numbers if you are a dependent student
- Your driver’s license number if you have one
- Your Alien Registration number if you are not a U.S. citizen
- Federal tax information or tax returns including IRS W-2
information, for you (and your spouse, if you are married), and for your
parents if you are a dependent student:
- IRS 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ
- Foreign tax return
- Tax return for Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or Palau
- Records of your untaxed income, such as child support received, interest income, and veterans noneducation benefits, for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student
- Information on cash; savings and checking account balances; investments, including stocks and bonds and real estate (but not including the home in which you live); and business and farm assets for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student
Keep these records! You may need them again. Do not mail your records to us.
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2018–19 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet—Provides a preview of the questions students and parents may be asked while completing the FAFSA form.
You know you have to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, but maybe you’re not sure what to do
Let’s review what to expect.
Filling out the FAFSA® form can be a straightforward and easy process. The fafsa.gov site
will guide you through the application; click on the “Start A New
FAFSA” button on the home page, and just follow the directions on the
screen. Below are some tips to help you along the way.
Ready to fill out the FAFSA® form now? Go for it
!
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FAFSA® Topics
Creating an FSA ID
Gathering the Documents Needed to Apply
Getting Help
Starting Your FAFSA® Form and Providing Your Basic Personal Information
Listing Colleges and/or Career Schools
Determining Your Dependency Status
Reporting Parents’ Information
Providing Financial Information
Automatically Transferring Your Tax Information Using the Internal Revenue Service Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT)
Signing and Submitting the FAFSA® Form
Taking the Next Steps
Gathering the Documents Needed to Apply
Getting Help
Starting Your FAFSA® Form and Providing Your Basic Personal Information
Listing Colleges and/or Career Schools
Determining Your Dependency Status
Reporting Parents’ Information
Providing Financial Information
Automatically Transferring Your Tax Information Using the Internal Revenue Service Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT)
Signing and Submitting the FAFSA® Form
Taking the Next Steps
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The FAFSA Process graphic—Walks through the process of preparing for, completing, and submitting a FAFSA form. Includes info on what happens after the form is submitted.
Creating an FSA ID
We strongly recommend you create an FSA ID, a username and password combination that allows you to sign your FAFSA® form electronically. Your FSA ID also can be used to sign loan contracts and to access certain information online. While you can get your FSA ID as you’re completing the FAFSA form, getting it ahead of time and using it to begin your FAFSA form on fafsa.gov cuts down on errors and delays. Find out how to get an FSA ID and what to do if you forgot your FSA ID.Important note: If you’re a dependent student, one of your parents whose information is reported on the FAFSA form will also need an FSA ID so that he or she can sign your application electronically. If your parent doesn’t have a Social Security number (SSN), your parent won’t be able to create an FSA ID (which requires an SSN). This means you’ll have to select the option to print a signature page when you get to the end of your FAFSA form.
Grants and scholarships are free money to help pay for college or career school
Grants
and scholarships are often called “gift aid” because they are free
money—financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid. Grants are often need-based, while scholarships are usually merit-based.
Grants and scholarships can come from the federal government, your state government, your college or career school, or a private or nonprofit organization. Do your research, apply for any grants or scholarships you might be eligible for, and be sure to meet application deadlines!
Certain scenarios may require that a portion or all of the grant funds be repaid, for example, if you withdraw from school before finishing an enrollment period such as a semester.
What kinds of federal grants are available?
How do I get a federal grant?
What kinds of scholarships are available, and how do I get one?
Why would I have to repay all or part of a federal grant?
How do I repay a grant overpayment?
What should I do to maintain the scholarship or grant?
How do I get a federal grant?
What kinds of scholarships are available, and how do I get one?
Why would I have to repay all or part of a federal grant?
How do I repay a grant overpayment?
What should I do to maintain the scholarship or grant?
What kinds of federal grants are available?
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) offers a variety of federal
grants to students attending four-year colleges or universities,
community colleges, and career schools. We’ve given each of our grants
its own page:
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
- Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants
- Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants
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Federal Student Grant Programs—Lists federal student grant programs with program details and award limits.
Federal Student Grant Programs—Lists federal student grant programs with program details and award limits.
How do I get a federal grant?
Almost all of our grants (listed above) are awarded to students with financial need. If you are interested in our grants, or in any federal student aid, you have to start by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. You have to fill out the FAFSA form
every year you’re in school in order to stay eligible for federal
student aid. Once you’ve done that, you’ll work with your college or
career school to find out how much you can get and when you’ll get it.
What kinds of scholarships are available, and how do I get one?
There are thousands of scholarships, from all kinds of organizations,
and they’re not hard to find. You might be able to get a scholarship
for being a good student, a great basketball player, or a member of a
certain church, or because your parent works for a particular company,
or for some other reason. Find out more about finding and applying for scholarships. You’ll also want to be careful and avoid scholarship scams.
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Scholarships for Military Families—Provides resources and contact information for finding college scholarships for military families.
Scholarships for Military Families—Provides resources and contact information for finding college scholarships for military families.
Why would I have to repay all or part of a federal grant?
Here are some examples of why you might have to repay all or part of a federal grant:
- You withdrew early from the program for which the grant was given to you.
- Your enrollment status changed in a way that reduced your eligibility for your grant (for instance, if you switch from full-time enrollment to part-time, your grant amount will be reduced).
- You received outside scholarships or grants that reduced your need for federal student aid.
- For a TEACH Grant, you did not meet the requirements of your TEACH Grant service obligation.
How do I repay a grant overpayment?
Your school will notify you if you must repay part of the grant. From
that point, you will have 45 days to either pay that portion of the
grant back in full or enter into a satisfactory repayment arrangement.
If you enter into a satisfactory repayment arrangement, the school may
assign the debt to ED for collection or may keep the debt and allow you
to make payments directly to them.
If you do not carry out one of these options, you will lose your eligibility for further federal student aid.
Remember: Early applications are not
always first-come, first-admitted. And there are no “sure things,” so
take the time to do your best on your applications.
Application Tips
Here are some tips for completing college or career school applications:
- Keep it real. Don’t exaggerate accomplishments or claim things that aren’t true.
- Give letter-writers time. If you are asking teachers, coaches, or counselors for letters of recommendation, ask several weeks before the letters are due.
- Beat the deadline. Reduce the chance your application will get lost in the shuffle: Submit it well before the deadline.
- Apply online. It’s easier and faster.
- Emphasize your uniqueness. Colleges like to have students with different viewpoints, backgrounds, and experiences. If you can add to that mix, let them know.
- Keep it clean online. Don’t have anything on your social media pages that you wouldn’t want a college admissions officer to see.
- Submit one application for many schools. Some colleges and universities share common online applications. Once you complete the application for one school, you can submit copies of it to other schools. It saves a lot of time. Learn more about The Common Application.
- Protect your hard work by keeping complete copies of everything you send to each school.
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Special Considerations
If You Are Homeschooled
Different colleges have different requirements for homeschooled
students, so it’s important to talk to the admissions offices at the
colleges or career schools you are considering to see if they have
special application requirements for homeschooled students.
Most admissions offices will be interested in the level and intensity
of the course work you have completed, and some may require a
transcript of completed courses. Many colleges also find it useful to
have a portfolio of your work. In addition to information such as grades
and test scores, the portfolio might include
- writing samples,
- computer programming projects,
- awards,
- lists of books read, and
- records of or information about volunteer work.
Service Member Readmission Requirements
Was your college enrollment interrupted when you were called to active duty? For information on returning to the college you previously attended, see the service member readmission FAQs for additional information on approaching your school when you’re ready to reenroll.
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Many U.S. colleges require undergraduate
and graduate students to submit standardized test scores as part of
their application packages. Learn more about taking required tests.
Develop a Timeline or To-Do List
Careful planning will help make the college application process less stressful. To help you out, we’ve developed several college preparation checklists.
The checklists are for students (of all ages) who are considering
college or career school. We also have information for parents. Even if
you are getting a late start, we have a checklist for you.
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Remember: The financial aid application
process is separate from the admissions application process. The
financial aid process includes the essential step of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for federal student aid. You also should consider applying for scholarships and other types of aid.
Consider Applying Early
If you are confident that you are academically prepared and want to get into a particular school, you might want to consider early application programs for undergraduate admissions. When you apply early to a school, you’re speeding up the entire application process. Instead of submitting your application in November or later in your senior year, you usually need to begin the application process in September.Applying early can sometimes give you an advantage. At some schools, a higher percentage of early applicants are accepted. And if you do get early acceptance, you can skip a couple of months of stress and uncertainty. You also can get a head start preparing for your freshman year.
While procedures at individual colleges may vary, the two most common procedures are early decision and early action. Some schools have both procedures. Another option is called dual enrollment.
Early Decision
If you have a particular school in mind that is your “first choice,” early decision might work well. If you are accepted under early decision, you must attend that school, unless its financial aid package is too low for you to attend. (If you’re not sure whether the school’s financial aid offer will be enough, make sure to submit applications to other schools.) Usually, you can apply to only one school for early decision. You can still apply to other schools at their regular application deadlines.Early Action
Early action is similar to early decision, but you aren’t “locked in” to attending a school that accepts you. Some schools allow you to apply for early action at other schools at the same time, but some don’t. Know the rules. In addition, under early action, you can still apply to other schools at their regular application deadlines. Keep in mind that there is less incentive for an early action college to accept you because you aren’t committing to attend the school.Dual Enrollment
A third option, dual enrollment, is typically for high school juniors who have most of the credits needed for graduation. If this applies to you, then you may want to consider taking college-level courses during your senior year. Then you could continue your college education at that college after you graduate from high school, or you could transfer the credits to another college. Work with your high school guidance counselor to see if this would be a good option for you.Considerations When Applying Early
If you are thinking about using the early application process, consider the following tips:- Sit down with your guidance counselor, who can explain the pros and cons of applying early to certain schools.
- If you’re really interested in a particular school, contact that school well ahead of September to discuss its early application procedures and to see if applying early is the best option for you.
- Ask yourself: Am I ready to make up my mind about where I want to go to college by October or November of my senior year? Will I be able to complete my applications, along with essays and recommendations, by late October or November?
- Make sure you have thought about your career goals and whether the schools you are considering will help you reach those goals. For example, School A has an excellent journalism department, but School B has an outstanding mix of cultural and academic offerings. Our college search tool will help you find schools that may meet your needs.
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