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• Financial aid packages are designed to help you easily manage your education expenses — typically involving a combination of scholarships, state and federal grants, work-study, and student loans. You must submit the FAFSA before receiving any aid at USM.  

• In order to complete the FAFSA,. This is made up of a selected username and password. IMPORTANT: You and your parents should create your own to electronically sign the FAFSA and other federal financial aid documents.

• Once you have your FSA ID go to FAFSA.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA at . Our federal school code when asked is 001943.

• On the FAFSA, you — and your parent(s), as appropriate — will report your prior year income and tax information. See examples below.

FAFSA Examples

You should always retain a copy of your tax return (either electronically or on paper) and keep it in a secure place. If you did not keep a copy of your tax return, here are some options:

1. Access the tax software product you used to prepare and file your return. You may be able to access your account to download/print a copy.
2.  Contact the tax preparer/provider who filed your return if you used a tax professional.
3.  Download your tax transcript (a summary) at  Review the rigorous identity authentication requirements for  before attempting to register.
4. Use and a transcript will be mailed to the address on your return within five to 10 days. Or you can call the automated line at 800-908-9946 to order a transcript by mail.

If you filed an amended tax return, Form 1040X, you should use the adjusted gross income and earned income listed on your revised tax return."

Questions? Call us toll-free at 800-752-7043 or email finaid@stmary.edu.