What is the FAFSA?
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students’ receiving financial aid need to fill out the FAFSA every year they are enrolled. The 2021-2022 FAFSA opened up Oct. 1, 2020. I strongly encourage you to fill out the FAFSA when it opens in the fall - this will ensure your school prioritizes your financial aid and maximizes your potential federal funding. It also gives you time to trouble shoot any unexpected obstacles! I have included some FAFSA resources below that can help you with the FAFSA application. I am a resource for you to answer basic questions about the FAFSA and to help you connect with your school's specific financial aid office.
Documents Needed to File the 2021-2022 FAFSA
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Your FSA ID
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Parent(s) FSA ID
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Your 2019 taxes/W2s
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Parent(s) 2019 taxes/W2s
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You and your parent(s) SSNs
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Green card if applicable
FAFSA Deadlines
There are three deadlines to keep in mind when filing the FAFSA: Federal, State, and School deadlines. You will need to complete the FAFSA before the due date to be consdiered for Federal, State, and School funding. Below are the deadlines for the 2020-2021 FAFSA:
1. Federal Deadline: June 30th, 2021
2. Minnesota State Deadline: 30 days after term starts
3. School Deadline: It depends on your insitution. Check with your school's financial aid office to learn more about your school's specific FAFSA deadlines.
FAFSA Resources