Which FAFSA and Tax Data Should You Use?

Academic School Year

Do FAFSA for

Can Complete FAFSA

Covers Terms

Use Tax Year Data

2022-2023

2223

10/1/21 - 6/30/23

Fall 2022

Spring 2023

Smr 2023

2020

2023-2024

2324

10/1/22 - 6/30/24

Fall 2023

Spring 2024

Smr 2024

2021

 

Important Reminders:

  • Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to transfer tax data directly from the IRS to your FAFSA for everyone listed on the FAFSA
  • Using the DRT when completing the FAFSA saves you time, is secure (your data is encrypted), and is the most accurate.
  • Using the DRT reduces the chances of being asked to provide additional IRS documents to the Financial Aid office.
  • To complete the FAFSA, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa-app/ROLES.