1. Get a PIN, a personal identification number. A PIN lets you apply, "sign" your online FAFSA, make corrections to your application information, and more - all online. Go to www.pin.ed.gov

2. Collect the documents needed to apply, including income tax returns and W-2 forms (and other records of income). A full list of what you need is at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Tax return not completed at the time you apply? Estimate the tax information, apply, and correct information later.

3. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply online (the faster and easier way) by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov

4. Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) - the result of your FAFSA application. If necessary, make changes or corrections and resubmit your SAR for reprocessing. Your complete correct SAR will contain your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) - the number used to determine your federal student aid eligibility

5. If you are selected for verification, your school's financial aid office will ask you to summit tax returns and other documents as appropriate. Be sure to meet the school's deadline, or you will not be able to get federal student aid.

6. Whether you're selected for verification or not, make sure the financial aid office at the school has all the information needed to determine your eligibility.

   EVIT School Code: 035723

Useful Web Sites

• Student Aid on the Web - www.studentaid.ed.gov
• The Student Guide – http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html
• Applying for Federal Student Aid - www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Free help completing the FAFSA - www.studentaid.ed.gov/completefafsa
• PIN Registration - www.pin.ed.gov
• U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook - www.bls.gov/oco

East Valley Institute of Technology #401 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. EVIT Career and Education department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available. The EVIT School District #401 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972, the Age of Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator. You may contact Ms. Hobbeheydar, Human Resource Director/Benefits Clerk, at 1601 West Main Street, Mesa, Arizona 85201 or by calling (480) 461-4134.