ALT Steps for Parents Completing the FAFSA Form Important: We strongly recommend that students start their own FAFSA form and complete their sections first to save time and prevent errors.

ALT 1. Create an account and gather documents. You and your child each must have your own StudentAid.gov account to complete the FAFSA form. 2. Start the FAFSA form. Make sure you select “Parent” on the “Roles” page. 3. Complete the “Student Personal Circumstances” section. Enter your child’s information. They’ll receive an invite to the FAFSA form via email.

ALT 4. Provide consent and approval. Consent and approval for the transfer of federal tax information is required for the student to be eligible for federal student aid. 5. Complete the “Parent Demographics” section. Provide your marital status and state of residence in this section. 6. Complete the “Parent Finances” section. You may need to provide additional financial information, including federal benefits received; child support received; net worth of investments; and total of cash, savings, and checking accounts.

ALT 7. Invite your spouse as a contributor (if required). The form will prompt you to enter your spouse’s email address if they’re a required contributor. 8. Sign the FAFSA form. Review your answers before signing and completing your sections of the form. 9. Have your child provide their information, consent and approval, and a signature. Your child’s FAFSA form can’t be submitted until they log in at StudentAid.gov to complete the student sections.

ALT Completing the FAFSA Form: Steps for Parents