A family completing the FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year will use the 2023 tax return. While deadlines vary by school, the federal due date is June 30 of the following academic year. Students ineligible for a federal grant may still qualify for work-study or federal loans. Filling out...
You’ll use information from the most recent tax year available. FAFSA typically allows families to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) to automatically pull tax information, simplifying the process. Additionally, assets like savings, investments, and real estate (other than the family home...
Your 2023 federal income tax returns (you don't have to wait - you can use the most recent returns you have from last year), W-2s, and other records of money earned. (The IRS Data Retrieval Tool can help you transfer your federal tax return information right into your FAFSA form.) ...
The tax year reflected on your FAFSA® may not reflect your current marital status. If you recently got married (or divorced) there are things to keep in mind. Continue, What if you get married but not in the tax year required for FAFSA®?
After you consent, the FAFSA will use your prior-prior year’s tax return (two years before the academic year for which you're applying) and other financial information to determine your eligibility for aid. You’ll also be asked about assets—both your parents’ and yours....
4. Your federal tax return from two years prior If you're a dependent student, you and your parent must report income information from two years before the academic year you’re filing the FAFSA®for. If you’re an independent student (as defined by FAFSA®), you and your spouse, if...
FAFSA for the 2025-26 school year is open. Check deadlines and get expert guidance on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA can help maximize financial aid for new and current college students.
The tax year reflected on your FAFSA® may not reflect your current marital status. If you recently got married (or divorced) there are things to keep in mind.