What are some tips in completing a FAFSA?
The information supplied on the FAFSA is taken from you and/or your parents’ prior-year federal income tax forms. Please make an effort to prepare the income tax forms early enough to complete the FAFSA accurately and completely. IF you or your parents are unable to prepare your taxes this early, use estimated income figures to complete the FAFSA. When doing so you will need to have copies of all tax and w2 forms submitted to the financial aid office ASAP when taxes are completed. This is for verification. As a student submitting estimated numbers this may not give you a correct EFC number. Remember to complete the entire form, use black ink and do not leave any questions blank unless instructed to do so. Be cautious when entering numbers like your social security number. An error in reporting your social security number can delay the application process. Check and have someone to proofread the FAFSA application before submitting it to the processing center on-line. Keep a copy for you
