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College Depot VIRTUAL FAFSA Lab on December 28, 2021

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Phoenix Public Library recently issued the following announcement.

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Event Details:

Must call 602.261.8847 to sign up for a one-on-one slot!

Filing the FAFSA is the first step to finding money for college. The new FAFSA opening date for 2022-23 starts October 1st, 2021. Receive free assistance with the application process in this VIRTUAL FAFSA Small Group Lab. 

To complete the FAFSA application, you will need:

  • Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number*
  • 2020 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned (e.g., IRS 1040, 1040EZ, etc.)
  • Records of investments, veterans’ benefits, and/or untaxed income (if applicable)
  • Parents’ information (if applicable): Parents’ date of birth; Month and Year of marriage/divorce
  • A Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) to electronically sign your FAFSA. (If you do not already have one, visit https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id to obtain one.)
*Social Security cards issued for work purposes only are not FAFSA eligible (e.g., DACA recipients)

If a student is considered dependent, they will also need their parent/guardian's financial information. A student is considered independent if they answer YES to any of the following. Otherwise, they are considered dependent:

  • Age 24 or older by Dec. 31st of the award year
  • Married
  • Working on a master’s or doctorate degree
  • Current active member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Have children or dependents (other than a spouse) who received more than half of their support from you
Original source can be found here.

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