College Goal Wisconsin is affiliated with a national event that provides free information and assistance to families who need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) the federally required form for students seeking financial aid, such as grants and loans. Completing the FAFSA is the first and most important step in qualifying for aid.
College Goal Wisconsin events will start with a short presentation on tips to complete the FAFSA. After the presentation, you will be able to ask questions and receive individual assistance to complete the FAFSA.
What to bring:
Students and parents attending the FAFSA Completion Help Events and College Goal Wisconsin will need the following items to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA:
- 2023 Federal Tax Return and W2s
- 2023 Untaxed Income Records, such as child support or veteran’s non-education benefits, information on savings, investments, business assets and farm assets (if applicable).
- Driver’s License (if you have one)
- Cell phone (if you have one)
- Social Security Number
- Alien Registration Card (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
- Date of birth for parents
- Month and Year of parents’ marriage, divorce, or separation
Students and their parents will need an FSA ID (account username and password) to log in and start the FAFSA form. It is strongly recommended that students and parents create an FSA ID before filing the FAFSA.
To create an FSA ID, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch