FAFSA

What is FAFSA?
Federal financial aid is based on need determined by completing a form called the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  This application is submitted to the government to determine a student’s eligibility for aid.

Step 1 – Information you will need:

  • Ex’pression School Code: 039733
  • Your Social Security Number (SSN). Be sure it is correct!
  • Your driver’s license (if any)
  • Your 2011 W-2 forms and other records of money earned
  • Your 2011 Federal Income Tax Return
    • IRS 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ
    • Foreign Tax Return, or
    • Tax Return for Puerto Rico, Guam, America Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Federal States of Micronesia, or Palau
  • Your Parents’ 2011 Federal Income Tax Return
  • Your 2011 untaxed income records
    • Child support received
    • Worker’s Compensation
  • Any income received not reported on income taxes
  • Your current bank statements
  • Your current business and investment mortgage information, business and farm records, stock, bond and other investment records
  • Your alien registration or permanent resident card (if you are not a U.S. citizen)

Step 2 – Apply for a PIN online at www.pin.ed.gov

  • Write down your PIN in a safe place.
  • Write down your parent’s PIN in a safe place.

Step 3 – Complete FAFSA online.

  • Complete a 2012-2013 FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
  • Write down your confirmation number in a safe place.
  • Print your Student Aid Report for your records.  Your FAFSA application will be forwarded to the Financial Aid Office within 3 business days of submission.