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In order to apply for federal aid, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These forms are available at Mid-State Technical College campuses, most high schools, or you can apply on-line. Continuing students must reapply each academic year. Spanish applications are available through the Financial Aid Office or at your local Academic Success Center.

10 Steps to Processing Financial Aid

Apply on-line: www.fafsa.gov

Video Guides

	"7 EASY STEPS TO the FAFSA" , a guide for students to successfully complete the free application for Federal Student Aid
	FAFSA IRS data retrieval tool instructions

If you are not able to complete the FAFSA online, these are two options to get a paper FAFSA to complete to apply for financial aid:

	Print a paper copy to be mailed into the Department of Education processor OR
	Request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-319-337-5665. For individuals who are hearing impaired use the Wisconsin Relay Service number: 711

Why have a PIN?
It serves as an electronic signature on your FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA, corrections and the online Student Loan (MPN) Master Promissory Note. The PIN applicant's name, social security number and birthdate are matched with the Social Security Administration. Email PIN notification is sent to the applicant if the match is successful. If the match is unsuccessful, a letter is sent instead.

NOTE: Please retain your PIN # for future reference. If you loose your PIN you will need to re-apply for a new one. Your PIN # does not change and will be used throughout your years in college.

Apply for a PIN: http://www.pin.ed.gov

FAFSA4caster is a tool that can help you with an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. Nothing is final until you have officially completed the FAFSA and completed the process.
	It will increase your knowledge of the financial aid process and provide information about other sources of aid.
		"FAFSA4caster Tip". appears throughout the site and provides you with information that will help make preparing for college and the financial aid process easier.
	When you're ready to officially apply for aid, FAFSA4caster will transfer all of your data to the FAFSA on the Web application, making the experience of applying for federal student aid a lot easier for you.