Questions include who needs an FSA ID, when do I apply for an FSA ID, what are the steps to set up my FSA ID, do the child and parent need separate FSA IDs, is there a way to recover my FSA ID if I don't recall it, and more…

Learn the differences between independent and dependent students, how the new status allows students to request to be treated as an independent student even if they wouldn't automatically qualify, and what to do if it's determined that a student is dependent after requesting this status. …

Learn who needs to create an FSA ID, how a student can add or remove a contributor, when the student will receive the FSS, which information a parent will need to update if completing the form for multiple children, how to stop your FAFSA from being deleted after 45 days, and more.…

Learn if you need a new FSA ID, how to handle a recent divorce, what to do if you didn't file a tax return, how to file without an SSN, how to report foreign income, and more. …

The new FAFSA will be available in December 2023, will require each contributor to complete their own section, will require an FSA ID to be created ahead of time, will use new terminology, and more.…

Learn how to list schools on your FAFSA, if colleges can see the other schools you have listed, how the ordering may affect your MassGrant, and why students in Massachusetts and seven additional states may want to list their top-choice in-state school first.…

Learn if you report these items on the FAFSA, including a multi-family unit, unemployment, cars, boats, credit card debt, life insurance, Roth IRA contributions and withdrawals, pension distributions, workers compensation, inheritance, insurance settlements, and more. …

We answer common questions about applying for financial aid and completing the FAFSA^®, including who submits the FAFSA, when the FAFSA is due, when you can start completing the FAFSA, what tax year the FAFSA is based on, and how to report 529 accounts on the FAFSA.…

Counselors can learn about the FAFSA Completion Tool, what it shows you, how to use and access it, and how this tool can help you take school-wide action when it comes to getting students to complete the FAFSA.…

Learn how and where to declare 529 funds on the FAFSA and CSS Profile, which 529 accounts you should report, and how to report a 529 that is owned by someone other than the parent. …