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Dependent – No Pell

Dear {First Name},

It’s time for you to fill out the 2018–19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form

if you are going to school between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019.

The 2018–19 FAFSA® form launched on Oct. 1. Complete your FAFSA form as soon as possible to maximize the amount of financial aid you may receive.

The 2018–19 FAFSA® form requires 2016 income and tax information. At this point, most people have already filed their 2016 taxes and can transfer their tax information directly into the FAFSA form right away using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT). If you’re eligible, this is the fastest, most accurate way to input your tax return information into the FAFSA form and it may reduce the amount of paperwork required by your school.

Start Your FAFSA® Form

1. Go to .

2. Click the green “Start A New FAFSA” button.

3. Enter your (the student’s) FSA ID (username and password) on the left side. Remember: Do not share your FSA ID with anyone, including your parents.

4. From the “My FAFSA” page, click the “FAFSA RENEWAL” button to begin.

5. Create a save key. This is a temporary password that will let you (a) return to the application later if you don’t complete it right away and (b) share your application with your parent.

Fill Out and Submit Your FAFSA® Form

Help is available for every question in the “Help and Hints” boxes on the FAFSA form.

• Much of your information will be carried forward from last year. Review that information and update it as needed.

• Your income and tax information won’t be carried over, but you may be able to easily transfer the information from the IRS in the “Financial Information” section. Just select that you’ve “Already completed” taxes, and then click the “LINK TO IRS” button if it is presented to you.

• Different from last year, your tax information will not be displayed when you use the IRS DRT. Instead, you’ll see “Transferred from the IRS” in the appropriate fields. This change was made to protect your sensitive tax information.

• Once you’re done entering all your information, be sure to sign and submit the form. You aren’t done until you reach the “Confirmation” page, which you should read carefully and save for your records.

Your state and school probably have deadlines earlier than the federal deadline. View your state's FAFSA deadline, and check your school website or contact your school’s financial aid office for any school deadlines.

To start the FAFSA form, go to .

Thank you.

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Student Aid

Independent – No Pell

Dear {First Name},

It’s time for you to fill out the 2018–19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form

if you are going to school between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019.

The 2018–19 FAFSA® form launched on Oct. 1. Complete your FAFSA form as soon as possible to maximize the amount of financial aid you may receive.

The 2018–19 FAFSA® form requires 2016 income and tax information. At this point, most people have already filed their 2016 taxes and can transfer their tax information directly into the FAFSA form right away using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT). If you’re eligible, this is the fastest, most accurate way to input your tax return information into the FAFSA form and it may reduce the amount of paperwork required by your school.

Start Your FAFSA® Form

6. Go to .

7. Click the green “Start A New FAFSA” button.

8. Enter your FSA ID (username and password) on the left side. Remember: Do not share your FSA ID with anyone.

9. From the “My FAFSA” page, click the “FAFSA RENEWAL” button to begin.

10. Create a save key. This is a temporary password that will let you return to the application later if you don’t complete it right away.

Fill Out and Submit Your FAFSA® Form

Help is available for every question in the “Help and Hints” boxes on the FAFSA form.

• Much of your information will be carried forward from last year. Review that information and update it as needed.

• Your income and tax information won’t be carried over, but you may be able to easily transfer the information from the IRS in the “Financial Information” section. Just select that you’ve “Already completed” taxes, and then click the “LINK TO IRS” button if it is presented to you.

• Different from last year, your tax information will not be displayed when you use the IRS DRT. Instead, you’ll see “Transferred from the IRS” in the appropriate fields. This change was made to protect your sensitive tax information.

• Once you are done entering all your information, be sure to sign and submit the form. You aren’t done until you reach the “Confirmation” page, which you should read carefully and save for your records.

Your state and school probably have deadlines earlier than the federal deadline. View your state's FAFSA deadline, and check your school website or contact your school’s financial aid office for any school deadlines.

To start the FAFSA form, go to .

Thank you.

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Student Aid

Dependent – Received Pell

Dear [First Name],

Next year’s FAFSA® form just launched—it’s time to reapply for the Pell Grant.

If you want to apply for the Pell Grant again for next year, you need to renew your FAFSA form.

Plus, several states and schools have first-come, first-served financial aid programs that can run out of money quickly. Don’t miss out on financial aid—submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible!

Remember to use your FSA ID when starting the FAFSA form. This will speed up the process and help you avoid common mistakes. Your parent will also need his or her own FSA ID to sign your FAFSA form online. Don’t have an FSA ID? Learn more and create your FSA ID now.

• The 2018–19 FAFSA® form launched on Oct. 1. Complete the FAFSA form as soon as possible to maximize your financial aid.

• The 2018–19 FAFSA® form requires 2016 tax information. This makes it easy to complete your FAFSA form! Since you and/or your parents have already filed your 2016 taxes, you can electronically import your tax information directly into the FAFSA form. If you’re eligible, this is the fastest, most accurate way to input your tax return information into the FAFSA form and it may reduce the amount of paperwork required by your school.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

What happens if I wait to fill out the FAFSA® form?

You could miss out on lots of money for college. Some states and schools have limited financial aid to offer, and some types of aid are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Fill out the FAFSA form right now if you want to get as much financial aid as possible! (Even if your deadlines aren’t for a while.)

Do I need to provide my parent’s information on my FAFSA® form?

Even if you fully support yourself, pay your own bills, and file your own taxes, you may still be considered a dependent student for federal student aid purposes.

Last year you were required to provide parental information. In most cases, parental information will be required again this year. Review the FAFSA dependency criteria set by Congress to be sure.

If I fill out the FAFSA® form now, will I have to update it after I file 2017 taxes?

No. For your 2018–19 FAFSA form, you provide ONLY 2016 tax information. You do NOT provide 2017 tax information, even after you’ve filed 2017 taxes.

What if my family’s income has changed since 2016? Can we report our 2017 tax info instead?

No. You do not have the option to report your 2017 info on your FAFSA form. We understand that for some families, 2016 income information may not accurately reflect your current financial situation. If you have experienced a change in income since the 2016 tax year, complete the FAFSA with your 2016 info, and then contact the financial aid office at your school to explain and document the change in income. Your school has the ability to review your situation and may consider making adjustments to your FAFSA information.

Will I be able to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) to transfer my tax information into the FAFSA® form?

Yes, as long as you’re eligible, you’ll be able to use the IRS DRT to transfer your tax information into the 2018–19 FAFSA form. Different from last year, your tax return information will not be displayed when you use the IRS DRT. Instead, you’ll see “Transferred from the IRS” in the appropriate fields. This change was made to protect your sensitive tax information.

To start the FAFSA form, go to .

Remember to share this information with your parent(s)!

Thank you.

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Student Aid

Independent – Received Pell

Dear [First Name],

Next year’s FAFSA® form just launched—it’s time to reapply for the Pell Grant.

If you want to apply for the Pell Grant again for next year, you need to renew your FAFSA form.

Plus, several states and schools have first-come, first-served financial aid programs that can run out of money quickly. Don’t miss out on financial aid—submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible!

Remember to use your FSA ID when starting the FAFSA form. This will speed up the process and help you avoid common mistakes.

Don’t have an FSA ID? Learn more and create your FSA ID now.

• The 2018–19 FAFSA® form launched on Oct. 1. Complete the FAFSA form as soon as possible to maximize your financial aid.

• The 2018–19 FAFSA® form requires 2016 tax information. This makes it easy to complete your FAFSA form! Since you have already filed your 2016 taxes, you can electronically import your tax information directly into the FAFSA form. If you’re eligible, this is the fastest, most accurate way to input your tax return information into the FAFSA form and it may reduce the amount of paperwork required by your school.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

What happens if I wait to fill out the FAFSA® form?

You could miss out on money for college. Some states and schools have limited financial aid to offer, and some types of aid are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Fill out the FAFSA form right now if you want to get as much financial aid as possible! (Even if your deadlines aren’t for a while.)

If I fill out the FAFSA® form now, will I have to update it after I file 2017 taxes?

No. For your 2018–19 FAFSA form, you provide ONLY 2016 tax information. You do NOT provide 2017 tax information, even after you’ve filed 2017 taxes.

What if my family’s income has changed since 2016? Can we report our 2017 tax info instead?

No. You do not have the option to report your 2017 info on your FAFSA form. We understand that for some families, 2016 income information may not accurately reflect your current financial situation. If you have experienced a change in income since the 2016 tax year, complete the FAFSA with your 2016 info, and then contact the financial aid office at your school to explain and document the change in income. Your school has the ability to review your situation and may consider making adjustments to your FAFSA information.

Will I be able to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) to transfer my tax information into the FAFSA® form?

Yes, as long as you’re eligible, you’ll be able to use the IRS DRT to transfer your tax information into the 2018–19 FAFSA form. Different from last year, your tax return information will not be displayed when you use the IRS DRT. Instead, you’ll see “Transferred from the IRS” in the appropriate fields. This change was made to protect your sensitive tax information.

To start the FAFSA form, go to .

Thank you.

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Student Aid

Parent – Child received no Pell

Hello,

It’s time for your child to fill out the 2018–19 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form if your child plans to be in school between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019.

The 2018–19 FAFSA® form launched on Oct. 1. Your child should complete the FAFSA form as soon as possible to maximize the amount of financial aid he or she may receive.

The 2018–19 FAFSA® form requires 2016 income and tax information. At this point, most people have already filed their 2016 taxes and can transfer their tax information directly into the FAFSA form right away using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT). If you’re eligible, this is the fastest, most accurate way for you and your child to input tax return information into the FAFSA form, and it may reduce the amount of paperwork required by your child’s school.

You and your child will each need your own FSA ID (username and password) in order to use the IRS DRT and/or sign the FAFSA form online. You and your child should create your FSA IDs (or retrieve your forgotten FSA IDs) before you start the FAFSA form. Do not use your child’s FSA ID. The FSA ID serves as a legal signature and should not be used by anyone other than the owner, including by parents for their children.

Starting the FAFSA® Form

Remember: The FAFSA form is your child’s application. Even if you and your child are apart, you can work together on a FAFSA form by using the save key, a temporary password. You and your child can share the save key to log in so you can complete the application, transfer your own data from the IRS, and sign and submit the form.

11. Go to .

12. Click the green “Start A New FAFSA” button.

13. On the “Login” page, your child can start a FAFSA form with his or her FSA ID (on the left). If your child is not present, you can start your child’s FAFSA form with his or her name, Social Security number and date of birth (on the right). Do not use your child’s FSA ID.

14. On the “My FAFSA” page, if your child is present, he or she should click the “FAFSA RENEWAL” button to begin. If your child is not present, you should click the “START A NEW FAFSA” button.

15. Create a save key. This is a temporary password that will let you (a) return to the application later if you don’t complete it right away, and (b) share the application with your child.

Filling Out and Submitting the FAFSA® Form

Help is available for every question in the “Help and Hints” boxes on the FAFSA form.

• Much of your and your child’s information will be carried forward from last year. Review that information and update it as needed.

• Your income and tax information won’t be carried over, but you may be able to transfer the information from the IRS in the “Financial Information” section. Just select that you’ve “Already completed” taxes, and then click the “LINK TO IRS” button that will appear if you are eligible to use the IRS DRT. Make sure you have your FSA ID available, as you’ll need it to initiate the transfer.

• Different from last year, tax information transferred using the IRS DRT will not be displayed. Instead, you’ll see “Transferred from the IRS” in the appropriate fields. This change was made to protect your sensitive tax information.

• Both you and your child must sign in order to submit the FAFSA form. The easiest way for each of you to sign is electronically with your unique FSA IDs. You aren’t done until you reach the “Confirmation” page, which you should read carefully and save for your records.

Your child’s state and school probably have deadlines earlier than the federal deadline. State deadline information is available here. Check the school website or with the school’s financial aid office for any school deadlines.

To start the FAFSA form, go to .

Thank you.

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Student Aid

Parent – Child received Pell

Hello,

Next year’s FAFSA® form is available—it’s time for your child to reapply for the Pell Grant.

If your child wants to apply for the Pell Grant again for next year, he or she needs to renew the FAFSA form.

Plus, several states and schools have first-come, first-served financial aid programs that can run out of money quickly. Don’t miss out on financial aid—submit the FAFSA form as soon as possible!

• The 2018–19 FAFSA® form launched on Oct. 1. Your child should complete the FAFSA form as soon as possible to maximize the amount of financial aid he or she may receive.

• The 2018–19 FAFSA® form requires 2016 tax information. This makes it easy to complete the FAFSA form! Since you have already filed your 2016 taxes, you and your child can electronically import your tax information directly into the FAFSA form using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT). If you’re eligible, this is the fastest, most accurate way for you and your child to input tax return information into the FAFSA form, and it may reduce the amount of paperwork required by your child’s school.

• You and your child will each need your own FSA ID (username and password) in order to use the IRS DRT and/or sign the FAFSA form online. You and your child should create your FSA IDs (or retrieve your forgotten FSA IDs) before you start the FAFSA form. Do not use your child’s FSA ID. The FSA ID serves as a legal signature and should not be used by anyone other than the owner, including by parents for their children. Even if you and your child are apart, you can work together on a FAFSA form by using the save key, a temporary password. You and your child can share the save key to log in so you can complete the application, transfer your own data from the IRS, and sign and submit the form.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

What happens if we wait to fill out the FAFSA® form?

Your child could miss out on money for college. Some states and schools have limited financial aid to offer, and some types of aid are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Fill out the FAFSA form right now if you want your child to get as much financial aid as possible! (Even if deadlines aren’t for a while.)

My child supports him or herself. Does my child still need to provide my information on his or her FAFSA® form?

Last year your child was required to provide parental information. In most cases, parental information will be required again this year. Review the FAFSA dependency criteria set by Congress to be sure.

If we fill out the FAFSA® form now, will we have to update it after we file 2017 taxes?

No. For your child’s 2018–19 FAFSA form, you only provide 2016 tax information. You do NOT provide 2017 tax information, even after you’ve filed 2017 taxes.

What if my family’s income has changed since 2016? Can we report our 2017 tax info instead?

No. You do not have the option to report your 2017 info on the FAFSA form. We understand that for some families, 2016 income information may not accurately reflect your current financial situation. If you have experienced a change in income since the 2016 tax year, complete the FAFSA with your 2016 info, and then contact the financial aid office at your child’s school to explain and document the change in income. They have the ability to review your situation and may consider making adjustments to your child’s FAFSA information.

Will I be able to use the IRS DRT to transfer my tax information into the FAFSA® form?

Yes, as long as you’re eligible, you’ll be able to use the IRS DRT to transfer your tax information into the 2018–19 FAFSA form. Different from last year, your tax return information will not be displayed when you use the IRS DRT. Instead, you’ll see “Transferred from the IRS” in the appropriate fields. This change was made to protect your sensitive tax information.

To start the FAFSA form, go to .

Thank you.

U.S. Department of Education

Federal Student Aid

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