FINANCIAL AID

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is scheduled to open on DECEMBER 1, 2024

Ready you apply for financial aid? This is what you need:
  • social security card and driver’s license, and/or alien registration card if you are not a US citizen
  • most recent federal income tax returns , W-2s, and other records of money earned  
  • your parents' income tax returns, W-2 forms and 1040 forms if you are a dependent (If you or your parents have not completed your taxes yet, you can estimate your income and other tax return information, and then correct your application after you have filed your taxes)
  • records and documentation of other nontaxable income received such as welfare benefits, Social Security income, veteran’s benefits, military, or clergy allowances (if applicable)
  • any additional applicable financial information, such as taxable work-study, assistant-ships, fellowships, grants and scholarship aid reported to the IRS, combat pay or special combat pay and cooperative education program earnings
  • records of any additional nontaxable income - examples include: child support received, veterans’ non-education benefits, money received or paid on your behalf, etc.  
  • current bank and brokerage account statements, including records of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other investments (if applicable)
  • business or investment farm records (if applicable)
  • records relating to any unusual family financial circumstances, including high non-reimbursed medical and/or dental expenses, unusually high dependent care costs (e.g., for a special needs child or an elderly parent), death, divorce, salary reductions, job loss and private K-12 tuition
  • Title IV Institution Codes for each school you are applying to. You can get this code from the school (some have them listed on their web sites) or you can use FinAid's Title IV School Code Database
  • a FSA ID to sign in the form. If you don’t have one, you can create a FSA ID online. If you are applying as a dependent - again, you are a dependent unless declared otherwise - one parent is required to sign as well. To electronically fill out your FAFSA online, your parent should also apply for a FAFSA ID at the same site.  
*information provided by StudentAid.gov

UPCOMING FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS

Are You A Man Under the Age of 25?

​If you are a man, 25 years or younger, you must be registered with Selective Service. According to the Selective Service System website, “men, born after December 31, 1960, who aren't registered with Selective Service won't qualify for Federal student loans or grant programs. This includes Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Direct Stafford Loans/Plus Loans, National Direct Student Loans, and College Work Study.” Make sure to ensure your eligibility by following the guidelines detailed on the Selective Service System website!