All students, regardless of financial circumstances, should apply for financial aid.
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) becomes available on January 1 of each year. Most employers will not issue W-2's until the first of February. A parent and student should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must complete the FAFSA by March 1 to be considered for financial aid.
Students who are not U. S. citizens will complete the TAFSA. Students must contact the financial aid office at the school of their choice to complete the TAFSA.
Before completing the FAFSA, the student and one parent must obtain a personal identification number (PIN). This is how the student and parent will sign the FAFSA electronically when it is complete. Request your PIN from this site: www.pin.ed.gov
In order to complete the FAFSA, the student and parent will need:
1. PIN for the parent
2. PIN for the student
3. W-2 forms (student and parent)
4. Federal Income Tax Return (student and parent)
5. Current bank statements, mortgage information, business and investment records
6. List of colleges you are considering
1-800-4-FED-AID