The FAFSA

Students attending Andrew College during the 2026–2027 academic year should complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA. Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible and make sure Andrew College is listed as a school to receive your FAFSA information. Andrew College’s federal school code is 001545. Click HERE for more information on the FAFSA for students beginning college fall 2026 or spring 2027.

• The 2026–2027 FAFSA generally uses 2024 income and tax information.
• Students and all required FAFSA contributors must provide consent and approval for federal tax information to be transferred directly from the IRS to the FAFSA through the FUTURE Act Direct Data Exchange (FA-DDX). For the 2026–2027 FAFSA, the applicable income and tax information is generally from 2024. Federal tax information successfully transferred through the FA-DDX is considered verified for Title IV purposes.
• On the FAFSA, enter Andrew College’s federal school code, 001545, so that Andrew College receives your FAFSA information.
• Ready to apply? Complete the FAFSA at StudentAid.gov.
• The student and each required FAFSA contributor must have their own StudentAid.gov account. Contributors may include a parent, stepparent, or spouse whose information is required on the FAFSA. Each contributor must use their own account to complete and sign their section of the FAFSA and provide the required consent and approval for the transfer of federal tax information from the IRS. Create or access your StudentAid.gov account before beginning the FAFSA to help avoid processing delays.

FAFSA Verification

Some FAFSA applications are selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Andrew College may also request documentation when necessary to resolve conflicting or incomplete information or when otherwise required. If your FAFSA is selected for verification, the Financial Aid Office will notify you of the specific documentation needed. Please submit all requested information promptly to avoid delays in financial aid processing.

Dependent Students

• Dependent Student Verification Worksheet

• If you are a dependent student and your FAFSA is selected for verification, documentation may be required from both you and your applicable parent contributor(s). The Financial Aid Office will notify you of the specific documentation you need to submit.

  Not sure if you are considered a dependent student? FAFSA dependency status is determined by federal criteria. It is not determined by whether you live with your parents, whether your parents claim you as a dependent on their federal income tax return, or whether they provide financial support.

Independent Students

• Independent Student Verification Worksheet

• If you are an independent student and your FAFSA is selected for verification, documentation may be required from you and, if applicable, your spouse. The Financial Aid Office will notify you of the specific documentation you need to submit.

  Not sure if you are considered an independent student? FAFSA dependency status is determined by federal criteria and is not based on whether you support yourself financially or file your own federal income tax return. Answer the dependency-status questions on the FAFSA to determine whether parent information is required.

  Need help determining your FAFSA dependency status?

  Use the Federal Student Aid dependency-status guidance to determine whether you are considered a dependent or independent student for FAFSA purposes.

https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/dependency

Additional Verification Requirements: If the Financial Aid Office requests additional verification documentation, including documentation related to a V4 or V5 verification requirement, please follow the instructions provided by the Financial Aid Office. If you have questions about your verification requirements, contact Andrew College financial aid office via email.

Navigating the 2026-2027 FAFSA Form for Dependent Students

Navigating the 2026-2027 FAFSA Form for Independent Students

Financial Aid Literacy

More Helpful Links

https://studentaid.gov/—Higher education portal that contains resources and information about paying for college. The site includes access to the FAFSA application, loan information, counseling, repayment, and other tools to help future, current, and former students access financial aid.

https://studentaid.gov/fafsa—Submit a FAFSA application or make corrections to a previously submitted application; get an online FAFSA Submission Summary; check status of an application.

https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/—The Federal Student Aid Estimator can help applicants understand their options to pay for college or career school by providing an early estimate of the SAI and eligibility for federal student aid.

https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch—Create an account username and password, which allows students, FAFSA contributors, and other borrowers access to the StudentAid.gov portal.

https://studentaid.gov/fafsa-apply/parents—Who counts as a parent on the FAFSA form? This tool helps determine which parent(s) should participate in a student’s FAFSA form.

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