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FAFSA: documents and details checklist

What students and parents usually gather before filling in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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Student's Social Security number
Parents' Social Security numbers, if the student is a dependent
FSA ID for the student and for a parent, if one is neededCreate these ahead of time on the official site.
Federal tax information and tax returns for the year the form asks for
Records of income such as W-2 forms
Records of bank balances and investments, as the form asks
Driver's licence number, if you have one
Alien registration number, for eligible non-citizens
List of the colleges you want to receive your informationCheck the school codes and the deadlines for each.

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This is a general guide, not an official list. Rules and accepted documents change and differ by office, so always confirm with the official website before you go. Last updated November 2026.

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