
ALT What you'll need to complete the 2025–26 FAFSA form include a StudentAid.gov account (students and contributors must each have their own account); your Social Security number (unless you're a citizen of the Freely Associated States); your 2023 tax records; records of your assets, including any child support received, current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts, and net worth of investments, businesses and farms; your contributor's information, including their name, date of birth, Social Security number (if they have one), and email address; and the list of schools you're applying to (if you're a high school senior) or your current school's name.

ALT Is My Parent a Contributor When I Fill Out My FAFSA Form? A parent means your legal (biological or adoptive) parent or a person that the state has determined to be your legal parent. A stepparent is considered a parent if they have adopted you. Stepparents that have not adopted you will be identified as a parent spouse.

ALT Better FAFSA Better Future Webinar Series Understanding the New FAFSA Submission Summary Learn about the document replacing the Student Aid Report for 2024–25, including what to expect and how to review it. Why Should I Complete the 2024–25 FAFSA Form? Understand the financial aid programs available when you complete the FAFSA form to help you pay for college, career school, or trade school. How To Complete the 2024–25 FAFSA Form as a Dependent or Independent Student? Two guided walkthrough sessions to help you understand what to expect when completing the FAFSA form for each dependency status. A Parent’s Guide to Federal Financial Aid Receive guidance and resources available to parents to help understand the financial aid process. How To Compare Financial Aid Offers and Schools Learn how to evaluate financial aid offers from your school(s) and how to compare college costs.



























