FAFSA®:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) 

Colleges/Universities use your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid. After submission, you’ll receive your Student Aid Report

The 205-26 FAFSA form will be LIVE and available as of December 1, 2024! 

You submit a FAFSA if you are a U.S. Citizen, National or Permanent Resident.

What you will need to complete the FAFSA:

• FSA ID (username/password)

  • parent/guardian FSA ID

• Your Social Security Number (SSN)

  • parent/guardian Social Security Number (SSN)

    • if your parent/guardian does not have a SSN you will enter 000-00-0000 and print a parent signature page at the end

• Drivers License (if you have one)

• Parent/Guardian 2022 Tax records/2022 W-2 Forms

  • Any records of untaxed income

  • Any records of assets

• List of schools you're interested in applying for 

  • ex. UCSB, SDSU, Cuyamaca College, Pepperdine University

Use the FAFSA worksheets below to help you and your parent/guardian complete the FAFSA!