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1. Know When to Apply

• The FAFSA opens on October 1st, 2025

• Apply as early as possible—some financial aid is first-come, first-served

• Mark your calendar and check college and state deadlines too.

2. Create an FSA ID

Before you fill out the FAFSA, you and one of your parents/guardians (if you're a dependent student) need to:

• Visit studentaid.gov/fsa-id

• Create an FSA ID (username + password) & write the information down and keep it somewhere safe

• This lets you sign the FAFSA electronically and access your financial aid info later (do this a few days in advance—your FSA ID may take a little time to activate)

• Keep in mind, if your parent or an older sibling who has the same parent/guardian as you do previously attended college, then most likely they already have a FAFSA account and do not need to make another one. Check-in with them to see if this applies to them. If they don't remember the login, they can do the "forgot username/password" options to recover their login information.

Everyone only gets one FAFSA account as it is linked to their identity and their social security number. There is no way to "create a new account" if one already exists. If you are having trouble with this, connect with Mr. Billy in the CCRC.

3. Gather Required Information

You’ll need personal and financial details. Here’s what to collect:

• Student Information

  • Your Social Security Number (or Alien Registration Number if you’re not a U.S. citizen)

  • Your driver’s license (if you have one)

  • Your personal email address and phone number

• Parent(s)’ Information (if you’re a dependent)

  • Parents’ Social Security Numbers

  • Marital status and household info (e.g. number of people in the home)

  • Financial Documents (for you and your parent(s))

  • You’ll need tax info from two years prior to the school year you’re applying for, for example, if you’re applying for aid for the 2026–2027 school year, you’ll need 2024 tax returns.

Things you'll need:

• 2024 Federal tax returns (IRS Form 1040)

• 2024 W-2 forms and records of money earned

• 2024 Records of untaxed income (like child support received)

• 2024 Info on cash, savings, investments, and bank accounts

*GREAT TIP* Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) in the FAFSA to automatically import tax info—faster and more accurate.

4. Make a List of Schools You Want to Send your FAFSA To

• You can list up to 20 colleges or career schools on your FAFSA. Each will receive your info to create a financial aid package if you apply and get accepted.

• Tip: You don’t need to be accepted yet to list a certain school—just include any you’re considering.

5. Talk to Your Parent/Guardian(s)

Since their financial info is needed (if you’re a dependent), make sure:

• They understand what the FAFSA is

• They’re ready to provide the necessary documents

• They also create an FSA ID for signing

• If your parent is having a difficult time understanding the FAFSA, you can have them connect with Mr. Billy in the CCRC to help better explain this procedure to them.