FAFSA Frenzy is offered to assist students and families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the primary application used by federal, state, and institutional financial assistance entities in determining an individual's eligibility for grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships. Attending a FAFSA Frenzy event will give you:
- Free professional assistance completing the 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Free information regarding federal student aid programs and Missouri state aid programs.
- The chance to win a scholarship for attendance at a Missouri postsecondary institution for the fall 2014 term.
What to bring with you to the FAFSA Frenzy:
- 2013 W-2 forms.
- Copies of your 2013 tax forms, if they are ready. If you or your parents have not yet filed your 2013 returns before you attend a 2014 FAFSA Frenzy event, be sure to bring any statements of interest earned in 2013, any 1099 forms, and any other forms required to complete your taxes. This will allow you and your parents to submit your FAFSA online during the event you attend. You will then need to go back to the FAFSA and submit corrections once tax returns are filed. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool should be available to help submit your corrections accurately within a few weeks after your tax file date.
- Student PIN and parent PIN. You may apply for your PINs at www.pin.ed.gov before attending a CGS event.
