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2025-26 FAFSA

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The Financial Aid Office is here toÌýsupport you and your family by making this a seamless process!ÌýÌý

What is the FAFSA?

Students can apply forÌýFederal financial aid by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no charge to have an application processed. Check out important FAFSA dates or follow the step-by-step guide on completing the free form for Federal Financial AidÌýon theÌý.Ìý

Students interested in receiving Federal Student AidÌýmust be properly admitted to ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ as a regular student seeking an eligible degree or certificate. Questions? Visit one of ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ's Enrollment Days or with the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Financial Aid Office!

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Important FAFSA Information

Many questions can arise when completing an application for Federal Student Aid.ÌýConsider the following information when applying for Federal Financial Aid.Ìý

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What are the benefits?

The is now aÌýmore streamlined application process expandingÌýeligibility for federal financial aid, reducingÌýbarriers for certain student populations and providing aÌýbetter user experience for the FAFSA form.

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How can I estimate my federal aid?

Check out the Federal to see financial eligibility for the upcoming award year.Ìý

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What can students do to prepare?

Students are encouraged to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID in their account at least 2-3 days before beginning the FAFSA. Review the FAQ section below to find out what information should be gathered before starting the FAFSA.

What information do I need for the FAFSA?
What information do I need for the FAFSA?

Dependent Students

For the 2025-26ÌýFAFSA:

  • FSA ID username and password
  • Social Security card
  • Permanent Resident:ÌýPermanent Residency card (you will need your Alien Registration Number)
  • Driver's license if applicable
  • 2023ÌýW-2 forms
  • 2023Ìýfederal income tax return
  • 2023Ìýuntaxed income records
  • Current bank statements (to report the amount you have in cash, savings, and checking accounts)
  • Value of investments
  • Net value of current business or farm

Your parent(s) will need:

  • Their FSA ID username and password
  • Their 2023Ìýfederal income tax return
  • Their 2023Ìýuntaxed income records (like child support received)
  • Their bank statements (to report the amount they have in cash, savings, and checking accounts)
  • Value of their investments (do NOT include their retirement accounts)
  • The net value of their current business, farm, and investment records

Independent Students

  • FSA ID username and password
  • Social Security card
  • Permanent Resident:ÌýPermanent Residency card (you will need your Alien Registration Number)
  • Driver's license (if you have one)
  • 2023ÌýW-2 forms
  • 2023Ìýfederal income tax return
  • 2023Ìýuntaxed income records
  • Current bank statements (to report the amount you have in cash, savings, and checking accounts)
  • Value ofÌýinvestments
  • Net value of current business or farm
  • If you are married, your spouse will also need the same information as above
What is the Federal deadline to apply for the FAFSA?
What is the Federal deadline to apply for the FAFSA?

The federal deadline to apply for Federal Title IV funds is June 30Ìýof the award year.Ìý The deadline for the 2025-26 FAFSA is June 30, 2026.

What is ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ's school code?
What is ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ's school code?

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ'sÌýschool code isÌý004608.

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We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Questions?ÌýContactÌýthe Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.