Linden High School Counseling Department

Financial Aid Steps

Step 1: Assemble forms needed to complete FAFSA

You'll need the following to fill out the form:

- Social security number

- Current bank statements

- Driver's license (if any)

- Current mortgage and investment records (if any)

- Alien Registration card (if not a U.S. citizen)

- 2006 federal tax return (estimates are OK on tax questions)

- 2006 untaxed income records (if any)

- 2006 W2 forms and other record of money earned

- Parents' 2006 income tax return (if considered dependent)

Step 2: Complete the FAFSA

Complete a FAFSA on the web at: www.fafsa.ed.gov.

In order to maximize your amount of aid, fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1.

Once finished, print the FAFSA summary as well as the "Submission Confirmation" page (or write down your confirmation number and date). If completing the paper version, make a copy for your records.

Step 3: Review your Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is proof that your FAFSA was received. You should receive your electronic SAR in 1-3 days if you signed with your PIN (paper: 2-3 weeks).