FAFSA Information
1. The 2023-2024 FAFSA will be available by October 1, 2022.
2. On the 2023-2024 FAFSA, you – and your parent(s), as appropriate – will report your 2021 income and tax information.
We understand that some families’ income may have changed significantly since the 2021 tax year. If this is the case for you, you must complete the FAFSA with the 2021 information. Then, after filing your FAFSA, contact the Financial Aid Office to explain your situation. The school has the ability to assess your situation and make adjustments to your FAFSA.
NOTE: MACC’s traditional summer 2024 term will require you to complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA. The last possible date to complete this form is June 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
If you are enrolled in a program with a unique academic calendar, such as the Occupational Therapy Assistant, Accelerated Associate Degree Nursing, or Practical Nursing Certificate program, you will need to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA (available at StudentAid.gov in December 2023) for your summer 2024 semester.
Here are some additional resources available to help you complete your FAFSA.
FAFSA Forms and Information
All students who need financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year.
MACC’s Federal School Code is 002491
2023-2024 FAFSA Information:
2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA online form)
Do I Have to Provide My Parents’ Information on the FAFSA?
Who Is My Parent When I Fill Out My FAFSA?
What Information Do I Need to Fill Out The FAFSA?
Do you Need Money For College? Basic Information about Federal Student Financial Aid
Reporting Same Sex Marriage on the FAFSA
We know you probably have some questions. Here are some we’ve been hearing from students:
Why am I using older tax information?
You might find that the FAFSA process is easier than you expected. The FAFSA will ask for older income and tax information that you will already have. This change means you won’t have to use estimates anymore, or log in later to update your FAFSA after you file taxes!
Hopefully you’ve already have done your 2021 taxes by the time you fill out your 2023-2024 so you won’t have to wait to enter correct tax data into your FAFSA. Having the FAFSA available three months earlier will give you more time to meet most deadlines (although some will be early, so fill out the FAFSA right away just in case) and to explore and understand your financial aid options.
Your FAFSA must be submitted by February 1, 2023 for your eligibility to be considered for the Access Missouri Grant.
Do I have to update my 2023-2024 FAFSA with my 2022 tax information after I file my 2022 taxes?
No. The 2023-2024 FAFSA asks for 2021 tax info, and only 2021. Beginning in December 2023, you can fully submit the 2023-2024 FAFSA in one sitting using your 2022 tax info.
Note: The FAFSA asks for marital status as of the day you fill it out. So if you’re married now but weren’t in 2021 (and therefore didn’t file taxes as married), you’ll need to add your spouse’s income to your FAFSA.
Similarly, if you filed your 2021 taxes as married but you’re no longer married when you fill out the FAFSA, you’ll need to subtract your spouse’s income.
Follow these simple steps to transfer your (and your parents’) tax information into your FAFSA form:
What if my family’s financial situation has changed since our 2021 taxes were filed? Can we report our 2022 tax information instead?
No. You must report your 2021 tax info on the 2023-2024 FAFSA. You do not have the option to report your 2022 tax info. If your family has experienced a loss of income since the 2021 tax year, talk to the financial aid office about your special circumstance. We have the ability to assess your situation and make adjustments – on a case by case basis.
Note: The FAFSA asks for marital status as of the day you fill it out. So if you’re married now but weren’t in 2021 (and therefore didn’t file taxes as married), you’ll need to add your spouse’s income to your FAFSA.
Similarly, if you filed your 2021 taxes as married but you’re no longer married when you fill out the FAFSA, you’ll need to subtract your spouse’s income.
Will FAFSA deadlines be earlier since the application is launching earlier?
Yes. For example, you must submit your FAFSA by February 1 for priority consideration for the Access Missouri Grant (which is free money).
MACC’s scholarship application deadline is March 15, 2023.
The 2023-2024 FAFSA can be completed anytime from October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. The importance of completing the FAFSA as early as possible is to provide you the information you need to know when choosing the best and most affordable college for you.
Tuition and fees are due by the first day of each semester. If you expect financial aid to be available to assist you with your educational expenses (tuition, fees, books, etc.) you must apply early to avoid late fees and other consequences! Don’t wait until July or August to apply, it will create more stress in your life than necessary.
We may need to collect additional information from you before a financial aid award can be calculated; so the earlier you complete your FAFSA, the more timely MACC will communicate with you regarding additional information needed (if necessary). Sometimes processing the additional information may take several weeks, so in order to prevent delays, we encourage you to complete your FAFSA early and follow-up quickly.
As always, it’s important to check deadlines of private scholarships, too, so you don’t miss out on any free money for college!
Can I fill out the FAFSA before I submit my college applications?
Yes, you can fill out the FAFSA even before you’ve submitted your college application; however, MACC cannot import your FAFSA into our software for processing until you have completed an admissions application. It’s FREE to apply to MACC! So why not go ahead and take care of that step now?
Will I receive my financial aid offer earlier if I apply earlier?
MACC will begin reviewing 2023-2024 FAFSA records in March 2023; if you completed your FAFSA early, you should receive some correspondence from the Financial Aid Office beginning in April.
If you’re applying to multiple schools or thinking of transferring to another school, you might want to look at the College Scorecard to compare costs at different schools while you wait for your aid offers to arrive. Note: keep in mind that even if you do receive an aid offer early, it could change due to various factors. Changes may occur if you make changes to your FAFSA, or, if MACC learns new information which may impact your eligibility, or, if you receive new scholarships or other outside resources that were not previously reported.
What is MACC’s Federal School Code?
002491
How do I create an FSA User ID?
Follow the FSA ID Guide
Where can I get more information about—and help with—the FAFSA?
Contact MACC’s Financial Aid Office! We are happy to help! You may also visit the Federal Student Aid FAFSA Help page; and remember, as you fill out your FAFSA at StudentAid.Gov you can refer to help text for every question and (during certain times of day) chat online with a customer service representative.
