You probably remember filling out your FAFSA during your senior year of high school. Did you know you have to fill it out every year if you want to continue receiving financial aid? The FAFSA for the next school year always becomes available on January 1st. Since some aid is given on a first come, first served basis, it's important to fill it out as soon as you can. Haven't completed your taxes yet? Just estimate your income based on last year's tax returns. You can use the IRS data retrieval later to update the form. And yes, you still must include your parents' income. One year on a college campus doesn't make you an independent student in the eyes of the government, no matter how many loads of laundry you've managed to do on your own.
Check out the government's student aid website for more information.
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