Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
FAFSA Resources
How to Prepare for FAFSA
Learn how Financial Aid works!
Complete these steps before you fill out the FAFSA:
- Create your CFNC account
- Complete NC Residency Determination Service (RDS)
- Create FSA ID
- Compile Necessary Documents:
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- Your parents' SSNs if they have SSNs and you're a dependent student
- Tax Returns
- Records of child support received
- Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
- Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms
FAFSA Deadlines
Be sure to pay attention to these dates, so that you maximize your opportunity to receive financial aid.

