Invitation E-Mail to Students/Families

Invitation E-mail to Students/Families

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Suggested subject line: Help With FAFSA Forms

Need help with your FAFSA form?

Applying for financial aid begins with the federally required Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The form is detailed and complex, and families often need assistance to complete and file the FAFSA.

To help you, the high school counseling office has invited the Iowa College Access Network® (ICAN) to offer free FAFSA assistance during a group session for seniors and their parents.

ICAN FAFSA Lab

Location

Day of Week

Date

Please call number to reserve your seat.

Documents Needed

Students and parents both need to provide several documents:

·  Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and dates of birth.

·  Previous year federal and state tax returns.

·  Previous year W-2 forms and other records of income earned last year.

·  Current bank statements and investment records.

·  Records of untaxed income received last year (e.g., TANF, child support received, etc.)

·  FSA ID & Password; Both parent and student need an FSA ID & Password. Go to www.fsaid.ed.gov to set it up.

For more information, contact me at phone number or e-mail.

To learn more about ICAN, visit www.ICANsucceed.org.

Note: The FAFSA <link to www.fafsa.ed.gov> is a free form that may be completed without professional assistance via paper or electronic forms provided by the U.S. Department of Education. ICAN’s free services help reduce confusion and can ensure accuracy.