The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) provides grants, scholarships, loans and work study for post-secondary education.

The 2025-26 application is now open.

• Verified FAFSA account username and password. Create your account here.

• Parent or spouse contributor name, date of birth, Social Security Number, and email address 

• Income and asset information (if required) 

• Your parents’ Social Security Numbers (if they have one, and if you're a dependent student) 

• Family’s 2023 tax returns  

• Records of child support received (if applicable) 

• Family’s current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts 

• Family’s net worth of investments, businesses, and farms 

Scott Kerwien
Chief of Student Success
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• Washington Student Achievement Council

• LaunchNW FAFSA Resources

You have lots of resources available to help you navigate the FAFSA process! 

• At your school: Talk to your high school counselor or college & career specialist about your specific questions and circumstances. They’d love to help! 

• In your community: Attend a local or virtual financial aid event for answers to your questions and support in completing applications. 

• Via text: OtterBot financial aid support is available 24/7. 

• Online: Watch this video to learn more about financial aid, or walk through the application step-by-step with our FAFSA demo videos. 

• From FAFSA administrators: If you have technical issues with your FAFSA, contact Federal Student Aid (FSA) for support. 

• At the college: Reach out to the financial aid office at any college or training program you plan to attend.