Checking your financial aid status can be crucial when planning to pay for college. Whether you check online or wait for your FAFSA® Submission Summary, understanding your financial aid status as well as what financial aid is being offered to you, if any, can make it easier to choose what...
Creating an FSA ID is required to complete the online FAFSA® form. Continue reading to learn more about how to create an FSA ID.
2. Track your students’ FAFSA® progress. The FAFSA® is a critical step for your students to get help paying for college, and we know it can be a lot of work to follow up with each of them (and their parents) to answer questions, ensure they’re meeting deadlines, and in some...
The FAFSA requires you to indicate your tax dependency status, which can affect your eligibility for financial aid. Be sure to gather copies of your federal incometax returns, including W-2 forms from the previous year, to reference. If you are considered a dependent student, you will need t...
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...
Check schools’ admissions websites for specifics on the submission process.[10] You may need to download a transcript request form from a school’s website and give it to your guidance counselor. Alternatively, your guidance counselor or school administrator may only need to mail or upload ...