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2025-26 FAFSA

We're here to help.

The Financial Aid Office is here to听support you and your family by making this a seamless process!听听

What is the FAFSA?

Students can apply for听Federal financial aid by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no charge to have an application processed. Check out important FAFSA dates or follow the step-by-step guide on completing the free form for Federal Financial Aid听on the听.听

Students interested in receiving Federal Student Aid听must be properly admitted to Barton as a regular student seeking an eligible degree or certificate. Questions? Visit one of Barton's Enrollment Days or with the Barton Financial Aid Office!

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Important FAFSA Information

Many questions can arise when completing an application for Federal Student Aid.听Consider the following information when applying for Federal Financial Aid.听

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What are the benefits?

The is now a听more streamlined application process expanding听eligibility for federal financial aid, reducing听barriers for certain student populations and providing a听better user experience for the FAFSA form.

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How can I estimate my federal aid?

Check out the Federal to see financial eligibility for the upcoming award year.听

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What can students do to prepare?

Students are encouraged to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID in their account at least 2-3 days before beginning the FAFSA. Review the FAQ section below to find out what information should be gathered before starting the FAFSA.

What information do I need for the FAFSA?
What information do I need for the FAFSA?

Dependent Students

For the 2025-26听FAFSA:

  • FSA ID username and password
  • Social Security card
  • Permanent Resident:听Permanent Residency card (you will need your Alien Registration Number)
  • Driver's license if applicable
  • 2023听W-2 forms
  • 2023听federal income tax return
  • 2023听untaxed income records
  • Current bank statements (to report the amount you have in cash, savings, and checking accounts)
  • Value of investments
  • Net value of current business or farm

Your parent(s) will need:

  • Their FSA ID username and password
  • Their 2023听federal income tax return
  • Their 2023听untaxed income records (like child support received)
  • Their bank statements (to report the amount they have in cash, savings, and checking accounts)
  • Value of their investments (do NOT include their retirement accounts)
  • The net value of their current business, farm, and investment records

Independent Students

  • FSA ID username and password
  • Social Security card
  • Permanent Resident:听Permanent Residency card (you will need your Alien Registration Number)
  • Driver's license (if you have one)
  • 2023听W-2 forms
  • 2023听federal income tax return
  • 2023听untaxed income records
  • Current bank statements (to report the amount you have in cash, savings, and checking accounts)
  • Value of听investments
  • Net value of current business or farm
  • If you are married, your spouse will also need the same information as above
What is the Federal deadline to apply for the FAFSA?
What is the Federal deadline to apply for the FAFSA?

The federal deadline to apply for Federal Title IV funds is June 30听of the award year.听 The deadline for the 2025-26 FAFSA is June 30, 2026.

What is Barton's school code?
What is Barton's school code?

Barton's听school code is听004608.

We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Questions?Contact听the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.