By KATELYNN BALL
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It’s that time of year again where we all must finish up our taxes and fill out a new FAFSA form for the new year.
The good news is, the earlier they get filled out the better. The FAFSA deadline this year will be on June 30th 2016 by or before midnight.
To start filling out your new 2016 application, go to fafsa.ed.gov. If you are a new freshman click on the “Start a New FAFSA” tab on the left hand side of the screen, if you are a returning student click on the “login “ tab on the right hand side of the screen.
Northwestern’s code is 003163. You will need this code to fill out your new form. This code can be found posted online and on Northwestern’s social media.
You and/or your parents must have their taxes completed to complete the FAFSA form.
If you have already began your FAFSA application and have completed the taxes that are necessary, the IRS tax retrieval tool will be available as of February 7th, 2016 to link your taxes to FAFSA easier. If the retrieval tool isn’t helpful you can plug in your tax information manually.
There are some changes to the application website. What formerly was called your PIN is now called your FAFSA ID.
If you complete your application early you can be qualified for possible scholarships and grants so get started as soon as you can!