Create FSA ID — student and parent accounts
9Gather tax documents — W-2s, 1099s, and tax returns
List up to 10 colleges for FAFSA submission
9Dependency status — determine if student is dependent or independent
Student demographic and personal information
7IRS Data Retrieval Tool — import tax data directly
Asset reporting — savings, investments, and untaxed income
Sign and submit FAFSA — both student and parent signatures
FAFSA deadline tracker — federal, state, and college deadlines
11FAFSA verification — what to do if selected for review