• Complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
  • Report any veterans’ benefits you will be receiving. Your military education benefits need to be reflected in your taxes.
  • If you have not paid taxes, report the income you received for the calendar year specified in the FAFSA application.
  • Financial aid is calculated based off of your previous year’s earnings. If this won’t accurately reflect your income at the time you will be taking classes, file a financial aid appeal at the college you will be attending to have your application reassessed.