Create FSA ID — student and parent accounts
8Gather tax documents — W-2s, 1099s, and tax returns
13List up to 10 colleges for FAFSA submission
8Dependency status — determine if student is dependent or independent
Student demographic and personal information
6IRS 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
10FAFSA verification — what to do if selected for review
FAFSA income and asset worksheet — gather numbers early
10FAFSA state and college priority deadline tracker — updated