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2026-2027 FAFSA Update

FAFSA Made Simple:  Your 5-Step Guide

Completing the FAFSA doesn’t have to be stressful. Follow these steps to get it done:

1. Gather your Documents
Have these ready before you start:

  • Social Security Number
  • Federal income tax returns (for both student and parent(s), if applicable)
  • W-2 forms and other records of income
  • Bank statement and investment records

 2. Create Your FSA ID
Tip:  Use an email address you’ll always have access to.

  • Visit studentaid.gov to set up your secure Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID.
  • Students need an FSA ID, and if you’re a dependent student, your contributor does too.

 3. Fill Out the FAFSA Form

  • Log in at FAFSA.gov using your FSA ID.
  • Provide personal details, financial information and lists the schools you want to attend.
    • Tip:  Use the IRS Direct Data Exchange to automatically import your tax information.

 4. Double-Check for Accuracy
Common mistakes to avoid:

  • Names not matching your legal ID
  • Incorrect Social Security Numbers
  • Misreporting income or assets
  • Leaving blanks or skipping questions
  • Forgetting to sign the application

 5. Submit and Follow Up

  • Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible!
  • After submitting, log into FAFSA.gov to download and review your Student Aid Report (SAR).  Make any corrections, if needed.
  • Log into your MSJC MyApps and select Self-Service for Financial Aid, to check if you need to submit verification documents.

 

Get Ready for the 2026–27 FAFSA

Completing your 2026-2027 FAFSA.  The new FAFSA form is available now!  Here’s how to prepare now:

  • Create your StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).
  • Review what documents you’ll need.
  • Figure out your dependency status (will a parent/spouse need to provide info?).
  • If dependent, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? tool to know which parent(s) to list.

How to complete your application:

  • Create a StudentAid.gov account for yourself and for any contributors (parents, spouse).
  • Complete the student portion of the FAFSA.
  • Use this infographic to help you identify who else needs to provide information.
  • Invite contributors to complete their section — you’ll need their name, Social Security Number (if applicable), date of birth, and email address.

What you’ll need to complete the FAFSA: 

  • StudentAid.gov accounts
  • 2024 Federal Tax Returns 
  • Records of untaxed income (child support, interest income, etc.)
  • Records of current assets (savings, checking, investments)
  • A list of up to 20 schools (MSJC’s FAFSA code is 001246)

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