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First-time Freshmen students MUST complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They cannot be admitted to college without it. The next few slides provide assistance and resources to help with the FAFSA application process; this process includes:

  • Creating an FSA ID
    • (one per parent); (one per student)
  • Writing Down / Capturing FSA ID Login Information
  • Gathering Required FInancial Information & Documentation
  • Applying for FAFSA

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Click on this slide to watch a video about how to create your FSA ID. Both the student and each parent/stepparent (if married) MUST create a unique FSA ID prior to applying for the FAFSA

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It’s helpful to write down BOTH your own and your parent(s)’ FSA ID Information and store it in a secure / safe location.

When you create your account, you will set-up your FSA ID. Your FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and serves as your legal signature. Each student and at least one parent need to create their own unique FSA ID. Only create an FSA ID using your own, personal information and for your own, exclusive use.

To create an account and set up your FSA ID, go to StudentAid.gov and click on “Create Account.” Use this form to keep track of important information related to your FSA ID. Be sure to keep this form and all related information confidential and store in a secure location.

Student Information:

Email Address:___________________________________________________________________

Username:________________________________

Password:________________________________

Mobile Phone Number:______________________

Answer to Challenge Questions (case sensitive)

Challenge Question Answer #1:_____________________________________________________

Challenge Question Answer #2:_____________________________________________________

Challenge Question Answer #3:_____________________________________________________

Challenge Question Answer #4:_____________________________________________________

Backup Code:______________________________________

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It’s helpful to write down BOTH your own and your parent(s)’ FSA ID Information and store it in a secure / safe location.

When you create your account, you will set-up your FSA ID. Your FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and serves as your legal signature. Each student and at least one parent need to create their own unique FSA ID. Only create an FSA ID using your own, personal information and for your own, exclusive use.

To create an account and set up your FSA ID, go to StudentAid.gov and click on “Create Account.” Use this form to keep track of important information related to your FSA ID. Be sure to keep this form and all related information confidential and store in a secure location.

Parent Information (Parent #1):

Email Address:___________________________________________________________________

Username:________________________________

Password:________________________________

Mobile Phone Number:______________________

Answer to Challenge Questions (case sensitive)

Challenge Question Answer #1:_____________________________________________________

Challenge Question Answer #2:_____________________________________________________

Challenge Question Answer #3:_____________________________________________________

Challenge Question Answer #4:_____________________________________________________

Backup Code:______________________________________

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It’s helpful to write down BOTH your own and your parent(s)’ FSA ID Information and store it in a secure / safe location.

When you create your account, you will set-up your FSA ID. Your FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and serves as your legal signature. Each student and at least one parent need to create their own unique FSA ID. Only create an FSA ID using your own, personal information and for your own, exclusive use.

To create an account and set up your FSA ID, go to StudentAid.gov and click on “Create Account.” Use this form to keep track of important information related to your FSA ID. Be sure to keep this form and all related information confidential and store in a secure location.

Parent Information (Parent #2):

Email Address:___________________________________________________________________

Username:________________________________

Password:________________________________

Mobile Phone Number:______________________

Answer to Challenge Questions (case sensitive)

Challenge Question Answer #1:_____________________________________________________

Challenge Question Answer #2:_____________________________________________________

Challenge Question Answer #3:_____________________________________________________

Challenge Question Answer #4:_____________________________________________________

Backup Code:______________________________________

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2022 Tax Returns

Student & Parent Social Security Numbers

Student & Parent Driver’s License Numbers

Student & Parent W-2 Forms

Bank & Investment

Account Balances

Gather up the following items prior to starting the FAFSA.

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Now that BOTH the (Student) and Parent(s) each have their own FSA ID, and all of the necessary documentation & financial information has been acquired, you are ready to complete the FAFSA.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA will NOT open until sometime in December. However, you can learn more about the FAFSA process by visiting the FAFSA website. Click on the image to learn more.