In this article, we cover the final four steps on the FAFSA. These steps determine federal student aid eligibility and Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
In part 1, we discussed filling out Step One of the FAFSA, which determines your basic eligibility. Now, it's time to gather your tax returns to complete Step Two (marital status and tax info) and Step Three (dependency status).
If you want to receive federal student aid (FSA) to pay some of your college expenses, you must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).