Lack of Paperwork for FAFSA. Help!

Paying for College
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<p>My dad was helping me fill out the FAFSA and said that there were parts that he couldn’t fill out because he hadn’t been sent the papers yet. I think he said that they wouldn’t get here until the end of the month and my first college deadline for it is due Feb 1st. What do I do?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>For any income related stuff, estimate as accurately as possible, and correct later.</p>

<p>Asset information should be accurate as of the day you file.</p>

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<p>Make sure your dad knows he can file FAFSA with a “will file” tax status and estimated numbers for AGI and income taxes paid. Since the IRS system won’t be updated for the most recent tax law changes until mid-February, it may be the only way you will meet the deadline! I find it helpful to have a copy of last year’s tax forms as well as the last paystubs for the year…he can get a pretty close estimate based on those and of course, he can go to irs.gov to get the tax rate info for his estimated taxable income.</p>

<p>Once he files, you will have to update your FAFSA to actual numbers and change the filing status. It’s very simple.</p>

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<p>See this thread for my advice on how to file the most accurate FAFSA possible before your w-2s come in: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1070085-fafsa-wait-new-tax-return-use-old-help.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/1070085-fafsa-wait-new-tax-return-use-old-help.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>(there are multiple threads here asking the same question)</p>