Financial Aid

 FAFSA Made Simple

 Quick Tips You Can Actually Use

•  Get FSA IDs for you + your student before starting

•  Collect tax returns, W-2s, bank & investment docs

•  Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool

•  Fill every question (use “0” when necessary)

•  Review all answers before submitting

•  Submit early — many aid funds run out fast

• You can correct your FAFSA later if needed

 What You’ll Need

• SSNs & birthdates

• Driver’s license (if any)

• Latest federal tax returns (you & student)

• W-2s and other income records

• Records of untaxed income (e.g. child support, interest)

• Bank & investment statements

• Alien registration number (if non-citizen)

 Need Help?

• Contact the financial aid office at any college your child is applying to

• Call 1-800-4-FED-AID

• Visit studentaid.gov — guides, FAQs, tutorials

 SUNY Workshops

 FAFSA Overview Workshops (Virtual)
Walkthrough of FAFSA steps with Q&A
 Schedule: engage.suny.edu/portal/financial_aid_sessions_virtual

 FAFSA Completion Workshops (Virtual / Hands-On)
Guided, fill-out-along sessions
 Schedule: engage.suny.edu/portal/fafsa_workshops