There is certain information you’ll need to fill in order to complete these forms. It's best to have it with you before starting the application, so you can complete the form without delays. This information includes:
- Student and parent social security numbers
- Your driver’s license number (if you have one)
- Federal tax return form
- If you’re claimed as a dependent, you’ll need your parents’ federal tax returns. If you are independent, use your tax return information. When it comes to what federal tax form to use, you’ll need your return from two years ago.
- Example - if you’re applying for 2023-2024 (summer classes), use your 2021 return. Applying for 2024-2025 academic year, use your 2022 tax information with w-2 information. Most parents and students will be able to utilize the data exchange in the IRS system on the 2024-2025 FAFSA application.
- Any other document of reported income, including business ownership.
- Schools you will be attending/interested in attending; can input up to 20 schools