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FAFSA CHECKLIST
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Most colleges award aid on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is recommended that you complete the application
as soon as it opens (October 1).You will need to complete the FAFSA for every year you are in college. Visit
STUDENTAID.ED.GOV/SA/FAFSA to fill out your FAFSA.
PERSONAL DOCUMENTS & INFORMATION
Student Social Security Number & date of birth
Parent/s Social Security Number/s
FSA ID for student and parent (if applicable)
FAFSA on the Web password
Driver’s license number and state of issuance
PROOF OF INCOME & ASSETS
Taxable income from 2017 W-2 forms or other records of money earned or received
Untaxed income, including workers’ compensation, child support, housing, etc.
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
TAX DOCUMENTS
Copy of 2017 Federal Income Tax Return (IRS tax form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ)
COLLEGE & HOUSING INFORMATION
Names of colleges & universities you want to send the FAFSA to (up to ten total)
Know whether you will live on campus, off-campus or with family (this may affect your award amount)
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