Financial Aid (FAFSA) Workshop

Questions & Answers

What do I need to complete the FAFSA?

• To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), you will need a created FSA ID to sign electronically.
  Save Time! Create your FSA ID prior to the workshop. FAFSA contributors (your spouse, your parent, or your parent’s spouse) may be required on your FAFSA and may need their own FSA ID prior to FAFSA submission. Learn more about contributors here. 
  Click here for details on how to create an account (FSA ID username and password).
• Your Social Security Number
• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
• Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
  - For 2025-2026 FAFSA (through Spring/Summer 2026) – use 2023 tax year documents.
  - For 2026-2027 FAFSA (beginning Fall 2026) – use 2024 tax year documents
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)  
• The FAFSA may require real-time identity verification. Please bring a government-issued photo ID to the workshop
  
  If you are a dependent student, generally somebody who is under the age of 24, then you will also need most of the above information for your parent(s).

Do I need to apply to Schoolcraft College?

Yes, apply at application.schoolcraft.edu

Should I complete the FAFSA?

By completing the FAFSA, it gives you access to the largest sources of financial aid to pay for college. 

To apply for federal, state, and institutional aid, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA is free, and easy to complete. Be sure to include the Schoolcraft College School Code of 002315 so we get your information.

FAFSA Tips & Common Mistakes

To learn about FAFSA Tips & Common Mistakes.