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Completing the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2025–26 is available for use. For more information about the FAFSA and to begin your application, visit . [Updated December 18, 2024]

FAFSA Resources

The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID)

The is your secure login for the U.S. Department of Education's website, . It allows you to:

  • Complete and manage your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Access and submit other federal financial aid documents

For detailed guidance, visit the FSA ID Information page.

Completing the FAFSA

If you're unsure about how to answer a question on the FAFSA, just click the information icon next to the item for helpful explanations.

FAFSA Guidance for Graduate Students

When completing the FAFSA, use the academic year for which you are applying. Note that income and tax information should be based on data from two years prior.

Scenarios:

  • Current Graduate Students:
    Select “master's or doctorate program” as your grade level.
  • Undergraduate Students Starting Graduate School in Summer or Fall:
    Select “master's or doctorate program” as your grade level.
  • Undergraduate Students Transitioning to a Graduate Program in Spring:
    • Initially, you will complete the FAFSA for the fall semester as an undergraduate. Select “Other undergraduate” as your grade level. Your dependency status will depend on your personal circumstances.
    • Before the spring semester begins, update your FAFSA to reflect your new status. Select “master's or doctorate program” as your grade level. You will then be considered an independent student.
  • Other Situations:
    If your situation does not match any of the above, or if you have further questions, please contact us at finaid@cedarville.edu.

Using the Direct Data Exchange (DDX)

When completing the FAFSA, students and parents must provide consent to use the Direct Data Exchange (DDX). This tool securely transfers tax information from the IRS directly into the FAFSA form.

In some cases, manual entry of tax data may still be required. For assistance, contact finaid@cedarville.edu.

Tax Documents from ۶app

The Accounting and Finance office provides the following tax documents to eligible students:

  • W-2: Reports annual earnings and tax withholdings.
  • 1098-T: Summarizes tuition and qualified education expenses paid to the university.

Why these documents are important:

  • Completing your FAFSA
  • Filing your federal or state tax returns

For questions, please contact the Tax Forms team. Responses are typically provided within 1–2 business days.

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