- 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
Documents You Need to Complete the FAFSA
By Tara Kuther, Ph.D., About.com Guide
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:
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