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The FAFSA is changing and the Financial Aid Office is here to support you and your family by making this a seamless process!
What is FAFSA Simplification?
The FAFSA Simplification Act represents a significant overhaul of the Free Application of Federal Student Aid process starting with the 2024–25 award year.
These changes will make it easier for students and families to complete and submit the FAFSA. It also expands access to federal aid. You can learn more about the FAFSA Simplification Act or follow the step-by-step guide on completing the free form for Federal Financial Aid on the studentaid.gov website.
Students interested in receiving Federal Student Aid must be properly admitted to Barton as a regular student seeking an eligible degree or certificate. Questions? Visit one of Barton's Enrollment Days or make an appointment with the Barton Financial Aid Office!
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FAFSA Timeline
March
The Department of Education began making some FAFSA data available to Barton.
April
Barton's Financial Aid Office will begin processing FAFSA information for the upcoming award year. Incoming students are encouraged to attend Barton's Enrollment Days events, April through July, to get personalized assistance with completing the FAFSA. All students are also welcome to contact the Financial Aid Office for an appointment with a Financial Aid Officer for FAFSA help.
May
Barton's Financial Aid Office will begin sending offer notifications.
Students are encouraged to apply for the FAFSA as early as possible to ensure funds are available at the start of their award year.
What does this mean for students?
Many questions can arise when completing an application for Federal Student Aid. Consider the following information when applying for Federal Financial Aid.
What are the benefits?
The FAFSA is now a more streamlined application process expanding eligibility for federal financial aid, reducing barriers for certain student populations and providing a better user experience for the FAFSA form.
How does this impact students?
Aside from timing, many changes may have no impact on students at all. Check out the new Federal Student Aid Estimator to see financial eligibility for the upcoming award year.
What can students do to prepare?
Students are encouraged to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID in their StudentAid.gov account at least 2-3 days before beginning the FAFSA. Review the FAQ section below to find out what information should be gathered before starting the FAFSA.
What information do I need for the FAFSA?
What information do I need for the FAFSA?
Dependent Students
For the 2024-25 FAFSA:
- FSA ID username and password
- Social Security card
- Permanent Resident: Permanent Residency card (you will need your Alien Registration Number)
- Driver's license if applicable
- 2022 W-2 forms
- 2022 federal income tax return
- 2022 untaxed income records
- Current bank statements (to report the amount you have in cash, savings, and checking accounts)
- Value of investments
- Net value of current business or farm
Your parent(s) will need:
- Their FSA ID username and password
- Their 2022 federal income tax return
- Their 2022 untaxed income records (like child support received)
- Their bank statements (to report the amount they have in cash, savings, and checking accounts)
- Value of their investments (do NOT include their retirement accounts)
- The net value of their current business, farm, and investment records
Independent Students
- FSA ID username and password
- Social Security card
- Permanent Resident: Permanent Residency card (you will need your Alien Registration Number)
- Driver's license (if you have one)
- 2022 W-2 forms
- 2022 federal income tax return
- 2022 untaxed income records
- Current bank statements (to report the amount you have in cash, savings, and checking accounts)
- Value of investments
- Net value of current business or farm
- If you are married, your spouse will also need the same information as above
What is the Federal deadline to apply for the FAFSA?
What is the Federal deadline to apply for the FAFSA?
The federal deadline to apply for Federal Title IV funds is June 30 of the award year; a student may submit a FAFSA between October 1 through June 30 of the award year. If you are applying for the 2024-25 FAFSA, the federal deadline is June 30, 2025. For the 2023-24 FAFSA, the deadline is June 30, 2024.
What is Barton's school code?
What is Barton's school code?
Barton's school code is 004608.
How can students make corrections to their FAFSA?
How can students make corrections to their FAFSA?
The Department of Education announced that the ability for students to make corrections to their FAFSA is planned to be available beginning the week of April 14. For questions regarding corrections, or general FAFSA help, contact the Barton Financial Aid office.
We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Questions? Contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.