As a college student, you need to resubmit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year after January 1 to receive grants and loans for your next academic year at college.

FAFSA Basics
If you file as a dependant student, you need the following for both you and your parent(s).

• W-2 Forms
• Federal Income Tax returns (form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ)
• Untaxed income records, including MFIP, Social Security, or TANF
• Most recent bank statements
• Any other investment records
• Your PIN #

Can't remember your PIN number? Contact your college coach at 651.917.3525. Or reapply for a PIN number.

If you are applying for the FAFSA and have unique situations check out this tip sheet to help you complete the FAFSA.

To make sure you have financial aid for the upcoming school year follow the following timeline and stay on track!

As soon as possible after January 1st (and ideally before March 1st):
Fill out and submit the FAFSA online. This website also has complete instructions on what you will need to fill our your FAFSA. If you need help figuring out the financial aid terms, visit Xap's online Glossary of Financial Aid Terms.

*Note that your school may have its own deadline for financial aid.

Within a couple of weeks of submitting your FAFSA:
You should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) via email if you included an email address on your FAFSA. Your SAR is also automatically sent to the school(s) whose school code you entered on your FAFSA. After you have your SAR, review it to make sure your information is complete and correct.

Spring - Early Summer:
Your school's financial aid office will send you an award letter with a financial aid package (provided you have submitted your FAFSA).
Accept your package. Check with your financial aid office to determine the deadline and procedures.

Throughout the year:
Apply for scholarships to help you finance your education! Visit the alumni scholarship page.

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