Completing the FAFSA

Students must have all the necessary forms before attempting to fill out the FAFSA. With all the forms gathered, filling out the FAFSA should be a snap. Here's a list of necessary forms:

• Social Security card
• Driver's license
• Student's income tax returns. W-2 forms, and 1099 forms for the previous year. Married students will also need their spouse's documents.
• Parents' income taxes returns, W-2 forms and 1099 forms for the previous year (if student is a dependent or under the age of 24)
• Records of other untaxed income, received such as welfare benefits, social security benefits, TANF, veteran's benefits, or military or clergy allowances.
• Current bank statements and records of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other investments.
• Documentation of non-taxable income, such as welfare, Social Security Income, AFDC and Veterans Benefits,
• Business or farm records (if applicable),
• Alien registration cards (if not an U.S. citizen).
• Records relating to any unusual family financial circumstances, such as medical and dental expenses not covered by health insurance, unusually high child care costs, death, divorce, and loss of unemployment
• The Ottawa University Institution Code for all students is 001937

Prior to completing the online FAFSA, we suggest you review the information regarding common errors.  If you have questions, please contact the Financial Services representative at the campus you wish to attend, or email us at oufinaid@ottawa.edu.

Complete your FAFSA online!