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FAFSA Completion Support

The 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available October 1, 2018. This page provides college-bound students and their families with updated 2019-2020 FAFSA completion information and instructions.


Most colleges and universities provide FAFSA Completion Workshops to assist families with completing the FAFSA application. For FAFSA Workshops Dates and Locations, Click here You may also view the step by step instructional video below: "Steps on how to apply for federal and state aid”


What is the FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an online form that must be submitted annually by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for federal student financial aid.

Why do I need to file a FAFSA?

The U.S. Department of Education uses the information provided on your FAFSA to determine your eligibility for aid from federal student financial assistance programs. New Jersey uses the FAFSA to determine your state grant and scholarship eligibility. Colleges and Universities may also use the FAFSA data to award their own aid.

What you will need to start your FAFSA:

  • FSA ID (fsaid.ed.gov) for Parent and Student
  • 2017 Tax Returns for Parent and Student
  • Social Security Numbers for Parent and Student
  • Other Income Information
  • State Issued Driver's License
  • Documentation as U.S. Permanent Residents or Eligible Citizens

Ready to file your FAFSA, Click here

Helpful Resources

How to create a FSA ID for student and parent(s) View/Download(PDF)
YouTube Video
Steps on how to apply for federal and state aid View/Download(PDF coming soon)
YouTube Video
FAFSA Completion Instructions View/Download(PDF)
Use of Prior, Prior and IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) questions and answers View/Download(PDF)
New Jersey Financial Aid Management System (NJFAMS) View/Download(PDF)
Financial Aid Information Session flyer to advertise your events date, time, and location. View/Download (PDF)
FAFSA Flyer

NJFAFSA Days Handout
Print and download this sheet as a quick resource for students english (pdf) spanish

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New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application

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New Jersey Alternative Finanical Aid Application Handout
Click here to Print and download this sheet as a quick resource for students