Not sure how to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) or, if eligible, the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid?
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What to bring to a Financial Aid Application Completion Workshop Attend a free Financial Aid Application Completion Workshop Illinois Student Assistance Commission ISAC JOIN US:
There is a $100 INCENTIVE for completing your 2027-2028 FAFSA or RISE Alternative Application.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!
Your 2025 federal tax returns, W-2’s, and other records of money earned.
Banking statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable).
List of colleges you would like to attend.
Additional information you will need if you are completing the FAFSA:
Social Security Number. Be sure it is correct!
Your Alien Registration Number, if you (student) are not a U.S. citizen.
A studentaid.gov account. Students and parents must each have a studentaid.gov account to complete the FAFSA.
Plan to set up your account at studentaid.gov/FSA-ID at least a day before the workshop. Parents without a Social Security number can also create an account.
Parents and students (for RISE Alternative application) without a Social security number can bring their ITIN number if available.