How To Fill Out FAFSA® Questions

FAFSA® requires that you use tax information from two years ago. For example, the 2025–26 FAFSA® asks for your 2023 tax information. You cannot use more recent tax information on the FAFSA® form itsel...

Wait until you have all the information needed to complete your FAFSA®. Estimating or guessing can cause issues with processing and may significantly delay your financial aid. Even if you do not meet ...

If you are a Dependent student, you will need to list your parents on the FAFSA®. Dependency status is not determined by a lack of financial support from your parents. Students are considered Dependen...

It typically takes 3-5 days for the government to process your FAFSA® and send your information to the school. After submitting, watch your Financial Aid Portal for any needed documents that may be re...

Yes, the FAFSA® is awarded for an Academic Year (Fall - Spring), so you must complete it every year for new eligibility. We recommend completing the next academic year's FAFSA® by March 1st.

To be eligible for FAFSA®, students must Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen Have a valid Social Security number Have completed high school or its equivalent Be enrolled in an eligible progra...