Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

FASFA Information

Wentworth students interested in applying for federal grants, work-study, and loans, will need to complete a FAFSA form.

2025-2026 FAFSA Requirements

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is fully available. Please note that the 2025-2026 FAFSA requires all students and families to use 2023 tax information.

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is used for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 semesters.

2024-2025 FAFSA Requirements

Please note that the 2024-2025 FAFSA requires all students and families to use 2022 tax information.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA is used for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 semesters.

First Year & Transfer Students

Submit your FAFSA early at the FAFSA website (to view in Spanish, choose the language option at the top right corner) and submit your application well in advance of the deadline to ensure timely processing.

The FAFSA fully opened on December 1st
March 1st is our FAFSA priority deadline for all incoming students
Required:
- FAFSA listing Wentworth Institute of Technology, 550 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 – School Code #002225
- Admission offer from Wentworth Institute of Technology

Questions? Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). You may also stop by the Financial Aid Office located in Williston Hall for assistance or email finaid@wit.edu.

Learn more about new login instructions for FAFSA and federal sites

Returning & Graduate Students

Priority Deadline: May 1.
Required
- FAFSA listing Wentworth Institute of Technology, 550 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115 – School Code #002225

FAFSA Filing Options

Online FAFSA (Recommended)

File your FAFSA online. This is the fastest way to apply. Your answers are automatically edited resulting in fewer mistakes, and only questions that apply to you will be asked.

Students and parents who do not or cannot use the IRS linking process, Direct Data Exchange(DDX), when filing a FAFSA, may be required to provide a tax return transcript.

Order a Tax Return Transcript online When asked the type of transcript you want be sure to select "RETURN TRANSCRIPT".

Note: Tax transcripts can not be sent to Wentworth Institute of Technology. Please have this form sent to you directly and then forward to Wentworth with the student name and ID number written across the top of the page.

FAFSA Help

Use the Guide to Completing the FAFSA for help answering specific questions.

If you have technical problems with the online FAFSA, please call 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).

Federal Student Aid ID or FSA ID for Each Contributor

The FSA ID is a user-selected username and password. A separate FSA ID is needed for the student and all other contributors on the FAFSA. Visit the federal student aid website for an instructional video on how to establish your FSA ID.

Important Information After You File

Check the status of your FAFSA:

Online, 1 week after submission if you used your FSA User ID to sign your FAFSA
Online, 2-3 weeks after submission if you printed and mailed a signature page
When you receive a paper Student Aid Report in the mail, if you mailed a paper FAFSA

The FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) that you view online or receive in the mail contains information reported on your FAFSA. By including the Wentworth school code (002225), this information is automatically sent to us. Review your FSS carefully and make any necessary corrections or updates ASAP. Errors or missing information will delay your aid package.

Financial Aid Workshops

For families new to Financial Aid and the FAFSA application, we encourage you to register for one of the Financial Aid Workshops available later this Fall. Please register here to secure your attendance!

Common FAFSA Questions

Can I put more than one college?

Students can list up to 20 colleges on a single FAFSA application. Colleges cannot see what other schools applicants list on their application.
What is a contributor and do I have to add one?

A contributor is anyone who is required to provide information on a student's FAFSA (such as a parent, step-parent, or student's spouse). A Student's or parent's answers on the FAFSA will determine which contributors need to provide information.
Contributors will receive an email informing them if they need to provide information based on the email address the applicant provides and will need to log in using their own Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. If they do not already have an FSA ID they will need to create one.
Being a contributor does not mean they are financially responsible for the student's educational costs, but it does mean the contributor must provide information on the FAFSA in order for it to be completed. If the information is not provided the application will be incomplete and ineligible for federal student aid.
Do I have to link my taxes?

Starting in 2024-25 all contributors and applicants must provide consent for the Department of Education to receive federal tax information (including confirmation of non-filing status) directly from the IRS using the DDX. In very few instances, contributors will need to enter their tax data manually.
This consent is necessary even if the contributor does not have an SSN, did not file taxes, or filed taxes in another country.
If you have had a unusual situation where your FAFSA is not accurately reflecting your financial situation, please contact us for assistance after you file the FAFSA using the tax information. Our team may need to make an adjustment in some special situations such as: parental separation/divorce, death of a parent, loss of employment, etc.
Student Aid Index (SAI) replaces the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

On the new FAFSA, the term Expected Family Contribution (EFC) with the Student Aid Index (SAI). This name more accurately describes the index number used to determine aid eligibility and, unlike the EFC, the SAI may be a negative number down to -1500.
Who is my parent on the FAFSA

The parent who provides the most financial support over the past 12 months is the parent contributor on the FAFSA.
For single, divorced, or separated parents who do not live together, only the parent who provides the most financial support's information will be used.
For parents who are remarried, the income and assets of that parent's spouse must be included on the FAFSA.
If you are unsure, the FAFSA also includes a contributor wizard tool to assist in figuring out who to include.
Is my small business or farm an asset?

Starting in 2024-25, families must now report the value of their small business(es) and/or family farm. If the family farm includes the primary residence, applicants should determine the total net value of all farm assets and subtract the net value of their primary residence to determine the value of their farm assets.
What can I do early to prepare for the FAFSA?

We encourage students who may apply for aid to ensure they have a valid Federal Student Aid ID or FSA ID early, as well as their parent(s) and/or step-parent, or spouse. You can create an FSA ID on studentaid.gov and it takes about 3-5 days to be created and validated through the federal systems.
What should I do if my contributor is undocumented?

Although the Higher Education Act says data from the FAFSA can only be used to determine and award federal financial aid, we can’t promise that the data shared with the U.S. Department of Education will continue to be protected. We also can’t guarantee that undocumented individuals won’t be identified or face consequences in the future.
Because this is an important decision, we want everyone to have all the facts before sharing personal information on their FAFSA form. Families with mixed immigration status, especially those filling out a FAFSA or setting up an FSA ID for the first time, should think carefully about whether to submit the FAFSA.
This situation is changing, and we will share updates and more information as soon as we have them.

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