FAFSA

(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

The tool needed to begin the financial process for college!!

Tips for completing the FAFSA correctly:

• File the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st, shoot for a deadline date of February 15th

• If your taxes have not been filed yet use last year’s information.  You can always go back and correct the FAFSA once your taxes have been done.

• Do not leave any items blank

• Print a copy of the FAFSA for your records

• Keep copies of your taxes

Renew your FAFSA annually!!

*If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Guidance Office.  We will be glad to help you!

IMPORTANT LINKS

www.pin.ed.gov      This website is used to generate your PIN.  The PIN is used as an

       electronic signature for the FAFSA. 

**BOTH parent and child need to establish a PIN.**

www.fafsa.ed.gov    The official website for filling out the FAFSA.  The website it user-

        friendly and detailed in instruction.  Filling out the FAFSA worksheet

        prior to filling out the actual FAFSA helps you to understand what is   

        needed and helps you to gather all the necessary documents.

http://tapweb.org/totw    Link to the TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) website.  This is a

  monetary award given to students based on need.  It is ‘first         

  come, first serve’ so the earlier you fill out the forms the better!