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The document is a Custodial Parent Form for the 2019-2020 academic year, required by Northern Illinois University (NIU) for students with separated or divorced parents. It collects information from both parents regarding their financial support and the time the student lived with them in the year prior to filing the FAFSA. The form must be completed and signed by both parents and the student, ensuring accurate information is provided for financial aid purposes.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Undergraduate Financial Aid Application in the editor.
Begin by entering your NIU Student Information. Fill in your last name, first name, middle initial, and Z-ID. Ensure accuracy for proper identification.
Provide your current address where you reside when not at college, including city, state, and zip code.
Next, move to the section for Parent 1. Enter their last name, first name, middle initial, and complete address details.
Report the duration you lived with Parent 1 in the past 12 months and specify the financial support they provided during that time.
Proceed to Parent 2’s section. Repeat the same process: fill in their personal information and report living arrangements and financial support.
Finally, ensure all parties sign the form where indicated. Remember that electronic signatures are not accepted; print and sign manually.

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When can you start applying for financial aid for college?

The FAFSA application season typically starts on October 1, and the FAFSA deadline is typically June 30, or the end of the academic year, whichever comes first.

Whats the maximum income to qualify for FAFSA?

There is no set income limit for eligibility to qualify for financial aid through. Youll need to fill out the FAFSA every year to see what you qualify for at your college. Its important to make sure you fill out the FAFSA as quickly as possible once it opens for the following school year.

What is the #1 most common FAFSA mistake?

SHARE Create an account and gather documents. Start the FAFSA form at StudentAid.gov. Complete the Student Personal Circumstances section. Provide consent and approval. Complete the Parent Demographics section. Complete the Parent Financials section. Sign the FAFSA form.

What are the steps to getting financial aid for college?

Take these steps to apply for federal student aid. Get Prepared. Complete FAFSA Form. Review FAFSA Submission Summary. Respond to Aid Offer. Receive Aid. Apply Every Year.