Create FSA ID — student and parent accounts
10Gather tax documents — W-2s, 1099s, and tax returns
List up to 10 colleges for FAFSA submission
10Dependency status — determine if student is dependent or independent
Student demographic and personal information
8IRS Data Retrieval Tool — import tax data directly
Asset reporting — savings, investments, and untaxed income
Sign and submit FAFSA — both student and parent signatures