Which FAFSA and Tax Data Should You Use?

Academic School Year

Do FAFSA for

Can Complete FAFSA

Covers Terms

Use Tax Year Data

2024-2025

2425

01/01/24 - 6/30/25

Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Smr 2025

2022

2025-2026

2526

01/01/25 - 6/30/26

Fall 2025

Spring 2026

Smr 2026

2023

 

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.