Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 4924 The first step in your search for financial aid – federal and state – is to complete the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Submitting a FAFSA is FREE and starts with creating your FSA ID. This is your electronic passport that will allow you to electronically sign your FAFSA. If you are using your parent’s information, they will need to register for an FSA ID as well. You’ll also need: • Your Social Security number • Your driver’s license number • Your (parent's) tax records and W-2 forms • Records of your (parent's) untaxed income and all of your (parent's) assets • Bank statements, stocks, bonds and other investment records Now follow this five-step plan for federal aid. Remember: The FAFSA is now available October 1. 1. Go to fafsa.gov and login using your FSA ID. Your FAFSA will be processed quicker if you apply online. Plus, your information will be saved for next year. Don’t forget, you will need to fill out a FAFSA every school year to be eligible for federal funds. 2. Enter your personal information. Make sure everything you enter is exactly how it appears on official government documents. College Goal Georgia: FAFSA Completion Initiative Check with your school counselor about financial aid nights or College Goal Georgia (CGG) events at your school or in your community. Each year, GSFC hosts these FREE events across the state to help students and their families complete the FAFSA. Do not pay anyone to complete the FAFSA for you! FREE MEANS FREE! Fill out the FAFSA