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Creating An FSA ID

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Preparing To File The FAFSA

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Financial Aid

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Money used to help pay for college expenses
Grants, Work-Study, Student Loans, Scholarships
Almost every student is eligible for some type of financial aid

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FAFSA Login Information

Using the link below, make yourself a copy of the worksheet and use as a place to record your login and password information for FAFSA

It will be important that you know where to find this information each year that you are enrolled in postsecondary education

FAFSA Login Information

*Suggestion - make a folder for “all things” post secondary (login and passwords, resume. activity list, letters of recommendation, transcript)

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First Step: Create an FSA ID

1. Go to: studentaid.gov or use the link below.

https://studentaid.gov/

2. Click on “Create Account”

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Click on “Get Started”

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Contact Information

Create/Use a personal email address. Do not use your MCSD gmail account.

Be sure to record the email address and phone number that is used to create the account.

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Challenge Questions

Complete the four challenge questions and answers.
Record the information on your log in document.
This information will be necessary if you need to recover your username or password.

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Verifying Your Account

You will want to verify your account by both email and phone number
Click the box that says “Verify” and then enter the code for each
Once you have entered both and clicked “Continue”, you will be provided a Backup Code
Record the Backup Code on your google doc and click that you have stored it

And you are all set!

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Creating a Parent FSA ID

If you are the parent of a dependent student, you will need to create your own FSA ID. Only one ID needs to be created.
If you have more than one child attending college, you can use the same FSA ID to sign all FAFSA applications.
Or, if you have recently completed a FAFSA for yourself, that FSA ID will be used as your parent FSA ID.
Parents can create their ID at:

https://studentaid.gov/

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Preparing to File Your FAFSA

FAFSA opens on October 1st and must be completed each year that a student plans to be enrolled.

FAFSA is completed using taxes from two years prior to enrollment.

For entrance Fall 2023, families will use their 2021 tax returns and W2s, student 2021 tax returns and W2s, parent and student driver’s license numbers, balance of checking, savings and investment accounts.

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Would you like help completing the FAFSA?

MHS will be hosting a FAFSA Completion Event on Monday, October 17th from 4:00-7:00 pm and Wednesday, October 19th from 4:00-7:00 pm.

Families will be met in the MHS Student Services Office. To schedule an appointment call: 563-264-8637 ext 3573.

Please let us know if a translator is helpful.

Families will need to bring:

2021 Tax Returns (Parent and Student)
Parent and Student FSA IDs
2021 W2s (Parent and Student)
Driver’s License Numbers
On hand balances of checking, savings and investment accounts

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Understanding the Financial Aid Process and FAFSA

How to Pay for College: Understanding the Financial Aid Process