What To Bring To Your FAFSA Help Appointment

Federal Student Aid ID: It may take up to 2 weeks to process. If you do not have one please create your FSA ID before attending.
- Everyone (both student and parent/guardian) will need an FSA ID for completing the FAFSA, including those who do not have a social security number. Please note that the person needing an FSA ID for a dependent is the person who contributes to the student 50% or more, not necessarily the guardian the student lives with.
- Video for how to create FSA ID
Student’s and Parent(s)’ Social Security card or permanent resident/alien registration card
Student’s W-2 forms and tax information (if applicable) for:
- fall 2024 through summer 2025 uses 2022 tax return
- fall 2025 through summer 2026 uses 2023 tax return info
Parent(s)’ W-2 forms and tax information for:
- fall 2024 through summer 2025 uses 2022 tax return
- fall 2025 through summer 2026 uses 2023 tax return info
Parent(s)’ birth dates
Parent(s)’ date of marriage, separation, or divorce (if applicable)

Your dependency status determines whose information you report when you complete your FAFSA.

If you’re a dependent student, you will report your and your parents’ information.
If you’re an independent student, you will report your own information (and, if you’re married, your spouse’s).