• Driver’s license
• Asset information
• Social Security Numbers
• Alien Registration Number if you are not a U.S. citizen
• Federal Tax Returns (IRS 1040 and W2s). If you are a dependent you will also need your parent’s tax forms.
• Home School Code:
      USD: 003474
      SDSU: 003471
      DSU: 006463
      NSU: 006466
      BHSU: 003459

The most common cause for delay is missing signatures. FAFSA must be signed by the student and a parent (if the student is determined to be dependent for financial aid purposes). You will use a four digit PIN number to sign your application.

• Use your full name as it appears on your Social Security card. Answer all questions as instructed.
• Do not leave question 23 blank. Enter “No” if you have never been convicted of an illegal drug offense.
• Do not include decimals in the income information that you provide.
• Read the instructions carefully before reporting the correct family size.
• If filing electronically, print a copy of your completed FAFSA for your records before submitting.
• File your FAFSA by your Home School priority date:
      USD: 3/15
      SDSU: 3/11
      DSU: 3/1
      NSU: 3/1
      BHSU: 3/1
   

You’ll receive a list of your submitted information called a Student Aid Report (SAR). Any errors can be corrected at the FAFSA website (reference Step Three: Corrections to a processed FAFSA for additional information).

Keep all copies of all forms that you use to apply for Financial Aid. Also, keep copies of any forms or letters you receive or send that relates to your financial aid application.

If you included your e-mail address, you will receive an e-mail when your SAR is ready to be viewed at www.fafsa.gov.