Aid Application Process

Take these steps to apply for federal student aid.

1. Get Prepared - gather the documents you will need to apply.

2. Complete the FAFSA Form - apply early to maximize your aid. Know the deadlines.

3. Review the Student Aid Report - make corrections, if necessary.

4. Respond to Aid Offer - accept the aid you want.

5. Receive Aid - get your aid from your school.

6. Renew your FAFSA form - reapply each year.

GPISD Financial Aid Planning Events

Wednesday, January 17th, 6 to 8 p.m. at Grand Prairie High School

Wednesday, January 24th, 6 to 8 p.m. at Dubiski Career High School

Wednesday, January 31st, 6 to 8 p.m. at South Grand Prairie High School

Wednesday, February 7th, 6 to 8 p.m. at Crosswinds Accelerated

• Participants will gain confidence in FAFSA completion and be introduced to best practices. 
• Participants will understand dependency issues, parental requirements and uncover common pitfalls of the FAFSA. 
• Participants will have a chance to ask questions from seasoned financial aid experts. 
• Participants will begin the FAFSA process by completing the FSA ID.
• Participants will also get the opportunity, if needed, to explore with hands-on FAFSA practice with scenarios & taxes 

• Student and both parents’ W-2 Forms and other records of money earned in 2022
• Student and both parents’ 1040 Form from 2022 Federal Income Tax Return
• Student and both parents’ Social Security Number**
• Parents’ Marriage and/or divorce date (Month and Year)
• Parents’ Birthdays (Month and Year)
• Students Driver’s License**
• Student and Parents’ 2022 untaxed income records such as Social Security, Veteran’s Benefits, Welfare Benefits, Child Support, Alimony, TANF, etc**
• Student and both parents’ 2022 business investment, mortgage information and other investment records**
• Student’s alien registration card if student is a permanent resident and not a U.S. Citizen**
• A list of colleges or universities where the student has applied or will apply for

** If applicable

Getting Help

• If you need help filling out the FAFSA form, use these free tools:
• In the online FAFSA form, select the blue and white question mark icon next to a FAFSA question to view a "tool tip" that provides information about how to answer that question.
• In the online FAFSA form, the tool tip may have a “More Help” link for additional information. You also can select the “Help” button at the bottom of the tool tip to reach the “FAFSA Help” page, where you can browse FAQs, search for more information, or click on “Contact Us.”
• Once you click on “Contact Us,” you’ll have the option of emailing us with your question or, during business hours, chatting (in English or Spanish) with live technical support staff. (In the myStudentAid mobile app, you can find the contact information via the “hamburger menu”—the three parallel lines at the top right of the screen.)
• Contact the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend.

FAFSA Helpline 

Top FAFSA® Tips

1. Read all questions and instructions carefully.
2. Meet deadlines.
3. Check your email (including spam) regularly for any messages from Federal Student Aid or your college.

Source: Federal Student Aid website