FAFSA Help

Understanding how Financial Aid works!

Before you dive into filling out the FAFSA, make sure you’ve checked off these important steps:

• Set up your CFNC account

• Complete the NC Residency Determination Service (RDS)

• Create your FSA ID

Gather the Required Information:

• Social Security numbers for your parents (if applicable and you're a dependent student)

• Federal tax return documents

• Details about any child support received

• Current totals in your cash, savings, and checking accounts

• The net value of any investments, businesses, or farms you or your family own