Documents You Need to Complete the FAFSA

Gather your most recent financial records. For the 2009-2010 school year, for example, you will need to report financial information from 2008. Gather these documents:

• Social security number
• Driver's license
• W-2 forms and other records of earnings
• Federal Income Tax Return (for you and your spouse, if married)
• Records of untaxed income including child support, Social Security, and veteran's benefits
• Current bank and investments statements
• If you are not a US Citizen, your alien registration or permanent resident card