STEP 1

Create Your FSA ID To Electronically Sign the FAFSA

Click here to create your FSA ID!

• The FSA ID is used to electronically sign and submit the FAFSA
• Student must create a unique FSA ID
• One Parent/Guardian must also create a unique FSA ID
• These IDs are important and should be stored in a safe location
• They will be needed to apply for financial aid each year of college

STEP 2

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (federal aid) AND TAP: Tuition Assistance Program (state aid)

• Start working on your FAFSA
• The FAFSA can be completed anytime after October 1 of senior year
• Students & Parents/Guardians each need to create a FSA ID first to sign the FAFSA
• FAFSA Info Guide
• Free Language Assistance for Families Applying for Federal and New York State Financial Aid
• The TAP application is linked at the end of the FAFSA application. If you miss the link at the end of your FAFSA application you can start your TAP application here

Step 3 - only required for some private schools

CSS Profile

Click here to create your CSS profile!

• An additional financial aid form used by select colleges
• Check college admissions pages to see if the CSS Profile is required by schools listed in your application
• The CSS Profile can be completed anytime after October 1 of senior year