Do income tax returns need to be completed in order to complete the FAFSA?
It is a good idea to complete your federal tax return before you complete the FAFSA since exact tax information can simplify and speed up processing. If you cannot do this in time to meet school priority deadlines, use estimated figures. If your estimated figures differ from the actual figures, make corrections on your Student Aid Report (SAR) or contact your school’s financial aid office to learn how to correct the information. Be sure to photocopy all application materials, including your U.S. income tax return and W-2s in case you later need to provide a copy to your school.
Related Questions
- My parents will not complete their federal tax returns before the priority deadline for filing the FAFSA. Should I wait until their tax forms are finished before I complete my financial aid forms?
- My parents will not complete their federal tax returns before the deadline for filing the FAFSA and PROFILE. Should we wait to file these forms until their tax returns have been completed?
- Do income tax returns need to be completed in order to complete the FAFSA?
