The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the gateway to federal student financial aid. It is used to determine your eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study programs.
If you have already submitted your FAFSA, but you need to add a contributor, you can do so by following these steps:
- Go to the FAFSA website.
- Click on the “Make Corrections” link.
- Enter your FSA ID and password.
- Click on the “Students” tab.
- Click on the “Edit My FAFSA” link.
- Scroll down to the “Contributors” section.
- Click on the “Add a Contributor” button.
- Enter the contributor’s information.
- Click on the “Save” button.
Once you have added the contributor, the FAFSA will be recalculated to include their information. You may need to provide additional documentation to verify the contributor’s income and assets.
How to Get Help Adding a Contributor
If you need help adding a contributor to your FAFSA, you can contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243. You can also get help online at the FAFSA website.
Who Can Be a Contributor?
A contributor is someone who provides financial support to a student. This can include parents, stepparents, grandparents, legal guardians, and spouses.
What Information Do I Need to Provide About the Contributor?
You will need to provide the contributor’s:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Address
- Income
- Assets
Why Is It Important to Add a Contributor?
Adding a contributor to your FAFSA can increase your eligibility for financial aid. This is because the FAFSA considers the income and assets of all contributors when determining your financial need.
What Happens If I Don’t Add a Contributor?
If you do not add a contributor to your FAFSA, you may not receive the full amount of financial aid that you are eligible for.
Conclusion
Adding a contributor to your FAFSA is a simple process that can increase your eligibility for financial aid. If you need help adding a contributor, you can contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center.
