FAFSA Information & Verification Process

Award Year Information

The FAFSA, Required Forms, and Tax Information are specific to each Academic Year

Make sure to complete the correct FAFSA for the academic year you plan to attend and submit the corresponding year's required documentation and forms to the MSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. 

FAFSA Information and Completion

Federal Student Aid

Students can begin completing the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in November 2024. The FAFSA will require income information from the 2023 tax year.
•    For FSA ID creation or retrieval, Click Here.
•    An FSA ID is required to sign the online FAFSA.
Both the student and parent (if applicable) must have their own separate FSA IDs.

To ensure maximum consideration for financial aid, the MSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships must receive the FAFSA as soon as possible, including:
•    A valid FAFSA (complete and accurate, with all required signatures)
•    Any required supporting documentation

If you indicated on your FAFSA that you are a veteran, our office will verify your veteran status by requesting a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) form.

Notification of FAFSA Process Completion

Students who provide an email address on their FAFSA will receive an email notification from the U.S. Department of Education confirming that their FAFSA has been processed and sent to their selected schools.

To ensure accuracy, review your FAFSA information online and verify that Mississippi State University is listed as a recipient (Federal School Code: 002423).

Complete Verification if Selected

If your FAFSA is selected for verification, you will receive an email notification from the U.S. Department of Education and/or the MSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Verification requires that we collect additional documents from you and your parents (if applicable) to confirm the accuracy of your FAFSA information before proceeding with the review process.

You may also be required to submit other documents to our office. To check for any outstanding requirements or additional documentation needed log into your myState account, select Banner, Students, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Eligibility Requirements.

Providing Tax Information

Transfer Tax Data Using FTI:

FAFSA contributors (student, parent/stepparent, spouse, as applicable) must provide consent for the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to retrieve Federal Tax Information (FTI) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This consent allows tax return information, if filed, to be securely transferred for determining a student's eligibility for Title IV federal student aid. 

Providing Tax Information for Non-Filers:

1. Visit our Forms page
2. Choose the appropriate form based on undergraduate or graduate student and academic year

• Dependent Students: Submit the Dependent Student Nontax Filer Form
• Independent Students: Submit the Independent Student Nontax Filer Form
• Parents of Students: Submit the Parent Nontax Filer Form
• Spouses (Student’s or Parent’s Spouse): Submit the Spouse Nontax Filer Form

Providing Tax Information for Filers:

Amended Returns

If you filed an amended tax return, you must submit:

• A signed copy of the original IRS 1040 tax return, and
• A signed copy of the amended tax return (IRS Form 1040-X).

Submitting Other Required MSU Forms:
Make sure you submit the correct forms for your aid year:

1. Visit our Forms page.
2. Choose the appropriate form based on undergraduate or graduate student and academic year.
3. Print, Complete, and Submit the form.

Additional documents may be required based on your responses to certain FAFSA questions. Be sure to check your financial aid status regularly for any outstanding requirements.

Submission of Forms and Documents

Upload to Dawg Documents By Mail In Person