Your Social Security number and your parents’ numbers, if you’re a dependent student.
2006 W-2 forms and other records of money earned (by you and by your parents, if you’re a dependent student).
Your 2006 Federal Income Tax Return (and that of your spouse, if you’re married).
Your parents’ 2006 Federal Income Tax Return (if you’re a dependent student).
Any foreign tax return or tax return from Puerto Rico.
Your 2006 untaxed income records—examples include Social Security benefits, welfare benefits such as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and veteran benefits.
Your current bank statements, business and investment mortgage information; business and farm records; and stock, bond and other investment records.
Your alien registration number (if you are not a U.S. citizen).
If possible, have the necessary 2006 income tax returns finished so you can complete the FAFSA more easily and accurately. If you apply before your tax return has been completed, you’ll have a two-step application process.
Step 1—Apply and estimate your tax information on your application.
Step 2—Make corrections later if your estimated income or tax information was not accurate.
You cannot receive federal student aid unless all your information is complete and accurate.
Read the FAFSA instructions very carefully. Pay close attention to questions on income because most errors occur in that area.
U.S. Department of Education | Federal Student Aid
