*The FAFSA will open on October 1, 2026.
** FAFSA Frenzy will be on October 22nd 5:00pm - 7:00pm
If you're a dependent student, you'll need this information for both you and your parents
Create a StudentAid.gov account (Student Create and Invite Parent)
Your social security number (SSN)
Your parents' social security numbers
You will no longer need tax documents. All of this information will be automatically accessed from the IRS through the Direct Data Exchange (DDX).