As covered, there’s some information that you can correct on your FAFSA®. However, there’s some information you can’t correct on your FAFSA®. One field you can’t update is your adjusted gross income.
Your report may indicate that the university financial aid office has selected you for FAFSA verification, a process used to confirm that the information you provided on your FAFSA is correct. Don’t worry if you’re selected; it doesn’t mean you did something wrong. Some schools choose st...
For the 2026-2027 academic year October 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027: FAFSA application timeline.Keep in mind that individual states, as well as colleges, universities and trade schools, may have different deadline dates. Check with your state and school to make sure you meet the correct dead...
By using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, you can ensure that the information provided on your FAFSA is accurate and up-to-date, as it pulls the data directly from your tax return. This eliminates the risk of manual input errors and reduces the likelihood of your FAFSA being selected for verif...
To create your StudentAid.gov account, you will need your Social Security number, a reliable phone number, and your email address. You will not be able to complete the FAFSA without a StudentAid.gov account. Make sure you double check for correct spelling and any unnecessary characters if ...
Returning students should make sure "their information is correct, that they have their contributor information and (that) those folks who have to be part of the FAFSA (are) engaged so they don't have any missteps in getting their forms filed as soon as possible," says Karen LeVeque-Szawa...
Correcting your FAFSA Submission Summary After your Submission Summary has been processed, you should be able to review your application and correct any errors. You may be notified of changes or additions needed by responding to “Action Required” items on the “My Activity” page. Co...
It is crucial to have tax returns from the correct tax year. For instance, the 2025 – 2026 FAFSA uses information from your 2023 return, while the 2024 – 2025 FAFSA used your 2022 return. If you’re a dependent student, you’ll also need your parents’ tax returns and information abou...
If you are renewing your FAFSA form, your information from last year will roll over to the current year, so make sure that your information is correct. If the application requires parent information, you can create a “save key”, or a temporary password that allows the parent and child to...
5. Mail the Form:Once your form is completed and payment is enclosed, mail it to the appropriate IRS processing center. The correct address for submission can be found in the instructions accompanying Form 4506. Make sure to use certified mail or a reliable postal service to track your reques...