The FAFSA is important. But why? And what do you need to know about it? Wherever you are in the college application process, we’ve put together a list of things you need to know.
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. If you’re hoping to get financial assistance with college, you’ll definitely need to fill out this application, and you can even do it before you’re accepted at your college of choice.
Don’t wait to prioritize the FAFSA. Here are a few tips to help you with the next steps:
- Look up all of your relevant FAFSA deadlines and put them in your calendar or planner. Find your federal and state FAFSA deadlines.
- Get your FSA ID at the ed.gov website.
- Gather and organize the applicable documentation and information. Here are some things you might need:
- Your Social Security Number (SSN)
- Your Alien Registration Number (if you aren’t a U.S. citizen)
- Your federal income tax returns, W-2’s and other records of money earned*
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
- An FSA ID to sign electronically
- Send us your FAFSA questions. You can reach our team at 800-621-8667, ext. 2516, or email IWUfinaid@indwes.edu.
- File your FAFSA using the Indiana Wesleyan University Title IV school code: 001822.