What do I need to complete my FAFSA?

Financial Aid season is in full swing! For someone completing a FAFSA for the first time, it can feel a little bit overwhelming. The best place to start is to gather all of the supporting information that you will help you to fill out the FAFSA. Here is a quick list of some of things you will need

Student Information:
2011 W2 form (or last paystub of 2011)
2011 Income tax form (if you file)
Social Security number
Alien Registration number (if not a U.S. citizen)
Date of birth
Account balance for checking, savings and CD's
Amount of social security benefits
Parent Information:
2011 W2 form (or last paystub of 2011)
2011 Income tax form (if you file)
Social Security number (both parents)
Dates of birth (both parents)
Date they were married, separated, divorced (whatever happened most recently)
Amount of Social Security benefits, unemployment benefits, welfare benefits, Veteran's benefits, Military or Clergy benefits
Amount of child support paid or received

*If you have a legal guardian as determined by the State you will not need to complete the parents section and will complete the student portion as an independent student.