FAFSA Workshop | Financial Aid

File Your 2022-2023 FAFSA!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to apply for federal, state and institutional financial aid. You should file a FAFSA beginning October 1 but no later than NJIT’s Priority filing deadline of February 15, 2022 to ensure full consideration for federal, state, and institutional aid. NJIT's institutional code for FAFSA is 002621.

Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you need help, please register for a FAFSA workshop.

FAFSA Workshop Schedule & Registration

Student Financial Aid Services is hosting virtual FAFSA workshops to help you complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA. Please register for a workshop that best suits your schedule. Kindly make sure to have the required documents ready before you come to the workshop.

Register for the Virtual Workshop
In-Person Workshop: Saturday from 11 am – 12 pm. Register for the In-Person Workshop.

Documents Needed

FSA ID (a parent will also need an FSA ID if the student is dependent). Create FSA ID before the workshop. Watch the video on How to Create an FSA ID
Student’s Social Security Number
Parent's Social Security Number (if the student is dependent)
Alien registration number (if the student is not a U.S. citizen)
Student’s Driver's License Number/State ID Number (if you have one)
2020 Federal Tax Returns, including W-2 information, for student (and your spouse, if you are married)
2020 Federal Tax Returns, including W-2 information for your parents if you are a dependent student (generally under the age of 24)
Records of untaxed income
Cash, savings and checking account balances
Investments (do not include the home you live in)

FSA ID
An FSA ID is your username and password used to log onto and sign your FAFSA application. It can also be used to electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents and access other financial aid records. Both Student’s and Parent’s will need to create their own FSA ID!

What is the IRS Data Retrieval Tool?
The IRS Data Retrieval Tool allows students and parents to access the IRS tax return information needed to complete the FAFSA and transfer the data directly into their form from the IRS website. In order to complete your FAFSA and use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, you and your parent(s) will need to have your 2020 tax return filed prior to completing a FAFSA application. If you do not use this tool, you may be asked to provide a federal tax return or tax return transcript from the IRS.