Ready to fill out the fafsa? Do this first!

• Create an FSA ID (FAFSA Account)

• Figure out who your "contributor(s)" is if you are a dependent student.

  1. • Is it Mom? Dad? Mom and Dad? Mom and Step-dad? Dad and Step-mom? Or is it only you?

• Have your contributor(s) create an FSA ID, if they don't have one already.

• Collect the following information:

  1. • Personal Information (Name, Address, Social Security Number, etc)

     • List of colleges/universities you will or have applied to (up to 20)

     • 2023 W-2 or other tax forms (if applicable)

     • Total current amount in your checking and savings account (if applicable)

     • Net worth of investments (if applicable)

Now you are ready to complete the FAFSA!

Complete your application here after December 1st. Make sure it is the 2025-2026 FAFSA.

Are you an Independent Student?

If you are considered an independent student, you do not need to add parental information into your form. You will only add your own personal information. This will allow you to get the maximum amount of financial aid!

• Under Court-Appointed Legal Guardianship

• Was in Foster Care after the age of 13 (even if you are not anymore)

• Homeless