It'll be easier to complete the FAFSA form if you gather what you need ahead of time.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on October 1, 2020. Here are some things you need to know before you start filling the form out.

1. Your FSA Account Id Number – An FSA ID is a username and password that you can use to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education (ED) websites.
2. Your Social Security Number
3. Your Driver's License Number
4. Your 2020 tax records
5. Records of your untaxed income
6. Records of your assets
7. List of schools you are interested in attending

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For more information and how to get started filling out the FAFSA.