FAFSA Resources
Checklist
A complete list of essential documents and information students will need to complete the FAFSA Application.
Citizenship Verification
Students may be asked to verify their citizenship before their application is processed. This document provides a list of documents that can be submitted to verify citizenship status.
Common Studentaid.gov (FSA ID) Account Errors and Fixes
Workarounds to common errors that may delay the creation of a student’s StudentAid.gov (FSA ID) Account.
Cost of Attendance
A detailed explanation of what expenses make up the total cost of attendance. This will help students understand what costs aid may be applied to.
Dependency Status Questions
This document outlines dependency status questions and helps students determine their dependency status before they fill out the FAFSA.
Filing Prep
Help students ensure they have everything they need to complete the FAFSA.
How to Get a StudentAid.Gov Account for Individuals without a Social Security Number
Step-by-step guide on how contributors without a social security number can create a studentaid.gov account to contribute to a FAFSA.
Important Documents
A list of every document a student may need to complete the FAFSA, including identification and income documents.
Income Verification
To verify income, students may be required to produce a Tax Transcript. This document details how students and parents can obtain that document.
Key Terms
A glossary of key terms you must know to help students better understand their FAFSA application.
Overview
A glossary of key terms you must know to help students better understand their FAFSA application.
Parent Contributor
The document will help students determine which parents should be a contributor on their FAFSA. This parent will need their own studentaid.gov account when completing the FAFSA.
Quick Tips
Quick Tips to help ensure the FAFSA processes correctly the first time.
Understanding Financial Aid
An overview of what students should be doing before, during, and after college regarding financial aid.