(West Burlington, IA) - Individuals interested in starting college this spring can get free help creating their FSA ID from SCC staff at one of our special sessions on Monday, Nov. 18 or Monday, Nov. 25.
The events will take place on Monday, Nov 18. from 3 to 6 p.m. at SCC's West Burlington campus in room 361 and Monday, Nov. 25 from 3 to 6 p.m. at SCC's Keokuk campus in room 419.
Staff members from the SCC Educational Opportunity Center will be on hand to guide students through the process of creating a username and password, filling out the FAFSA and to answer questions about financial aid.
The FSA ID username and password are required for all students and parent contributors and should be done at least 1-3 days before starting the FAFSA form so that the name, date of birth, and social security number can be verified by the social security administration.
This event is free and open to students of any age or income level, regardless of which college they plan to attend. No pre-registration is required; staff will assist attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students under age 24 should attend with at least one parent or guardian.
- To create an FSA ID, students and parents should each bring the following:
- Email address (students and parents each need their own)
- Social Security number, driver's license number, and date of birth
- Cell phone
- 2023 federal and state tax returns, W-2 forms, or other records of income earned in 2023
To complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA, students and parents should each bring the following:
- Social Security number, driver's license number, and date of birth
- 2022 federal and state tax returns, including all schedules and worksheets
- W-2 forms or other records of income earned in 2022
- Current bank statements and records of assets and investments
- Records of untaxed income received last year
- A-Number if not a U.S. citizen
A list of frequently asked questions, including a link to a complete list of required information and documents, can be found at https://www.icansucceed.org/financial-aid/fafsa
Students who cannot attend this event are encouraged to contact Mack Turner, Outreach Advisor & Coordinator, at (319) 208-5026. Assistance with FAFSA filing is available by appointment year-round.