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covers school expenses such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. Federal Student Aid can also help you pay for a computer and dependent child-care expenses. Accepting Federal Student Aid does not commit an individual to military or other government service.
How Do I Apply for Federal Student Aid?
1 . Get help . Get free information and help from your school counselor, the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend, or the U.S. Department of Education at www .FederalStudentAid .ed .gov or by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). Free help is available any time during the appli- cation process. You should never have to pay for help.
2 . Get a PIN, a personal identification number . A PIN lets you apply online, “sign” your online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), make corrections to your application information online, and more. To get your PIN, go to www.pin.ed.gov. If you don’t have access to the Internet, visit your local public library as they have public computers available for you to use.
3 . Collect the documents you need to apply . The documents you need are listed below. If your tax return is not completed at the time you apply, estimate the tax information, apply, and then correct the information later.
• Your Social Security Number (can be found on Social Security card)
• Your driver's license (if any)
• Your W-2 Forms for the previous tax year and other records of money earned
• Your (and your spouse's, if you are married) previous year’s Federal Income Tax Return - IRS Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, foreign tax return, or tax return for Puerto Rico, Guam,
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