First, file your FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Then, submit the following:
DOCUMENT COLLECTION PROCESS: When you file your FAFSA, you may have the option to upload your tax information directly to FAFSA. If you did not or could not use the IRS data retrieval tool on FAFSA, we will need an IRS Tax Return Transcript to complete and package your financial aid award. You can print a free transcript online at www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript.
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