Although the myStudentAid app is available now if you still need to complete a 2020-2021 FAFSA, the application for the 2021-2022 year won’t be available until Oct. 1. You will also have to wait until then to use the IRS Data Retrieval tool (which automatically imports tax information required on the FAFSA), and to be able to renew or correct an application.  

The FAFSA opens on October 1, 2020!!

Here's how to get started:

1. Collect your info.

• Driver's license & Social security Number
• Parent & student 2018 W2 forms
• Parent & student 2018 federal tax forms (IRS 1040/A/EZ)
• 2018 investment & untaxed information, if applicable
• If you have not yet filed your taxes, no problem! Just file your FAFSA using estimated figures.

2. Visit www.studentaid.gov

• You'll find everything you need to know about the FAFSA filing process, state & federal aid, & preparing financially for college.

3. Complete your FAFSA.

• Visit www.fafsa.gov.
• Use the IRS data retrieval tool.
• Make sure to click the "Submit" button when you're finished!

Federal Deadline: June 30, 2021

State of Michigan Deadline: March 1, 2021

Make sure to check the deadline for the college(s) you are interested in!