2023-24 FAFSA Checklist
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Find the description below that matches your citizenship and dependency status to figure out which documents you will need to fill out the FAFSA for the 2023-24 school year. All U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for federal aid.
If you are a U.S. citizen and dependent student
Your Social Security card.
Your driver's license (if you have one).
Your 2021 W-2 forms.
Your 2021 federal income tax return.
Your 2021 untaxed income records.
Your current bank statements.
Your parents' federal income tax return.
Your parents' 2021 W-2 forms.
Your parents' bank statements.
Your parents' untaxed income records.
Your parents' current business and investment records.
If you are a U.S. citizen and independent student
Your Social Security card.
Your driver's license (if you have one).
Your 2021 W-2 forms.
Your 2021 federal income tax return.
Your 2021 untaxed income records.
Your current bank statements.
If you are a dependent student, but not a U.S. citizen
Your driver's license (if you have one).
Your 2021 W-2 forms.
Your 2021 federal income tax return.
Your 2021 untaxed income records.
Your current bank statements.
Your parents' federal income tax return.
Your parents' 2021 W-2 forms.
Your parents' bank statements.
Your parents' untaxed income records.
Your parents' current business and investment records.
If you are an independent student, but not a U.S. citizen
Your driver's license (if you have one).
Your 2021 W-2 forms.
Your 2021 federal income tax return.
Your 2021 untaxed income records.
Your current bank statements.
How to answer FAFSA questions based on your status
Family structure (dependent students):
Family structure (independent students):
Immigration status:
