FAFSA Frenzy

Need help applying for financial aid for college? The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) staff know that completing a FAFSA form can be confusing and time consuming. They will walk you and/or your parents through the FAFSA process. All are welcome to take advantage of this event (you do not need to be a current Trident Tech student).

FAFSA Frenzy
Wednesday, May 14
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Trident Technical College
Thornley Campus, Bldg. 300/Rm. 339
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What information do I need to complete my 2025-2026 FAFSA?

DEPENDENT STUDENT

• At least 3 days prior to your appointment, go to www.studentaid.gov and create an FSA ID.
• If you worked in 2023 and filed taxes, please bring your 2023 tax return(s) and all W-2 statements received from your employers.
• Your Social Security number and date of birth.
• Your email address and the password to access your email. If you do not have an email address, we can create one for you during your appointment.

PARENTS (CONTRIBUTORS) OF DEPENDENT STUDENTS

• At least 3 days prior to your appointment, go to www.studentaid.gov and create an FSA ID.
  If you are married and filed a joint tax return, only one parent needs to have an FSA ID.
  If you are married and filed separate tax returns, both parents must have an FSA ID.
• If you worked in 2023 and filed taxes, please bring your 2023 tax return(s) and all W-2 statements received from your employers.
  If you are married, the same applies for your spouse.
• Your Social Security number, date of birth, email address and the password to access your email (if you do not have an email address, we can create one for you during your appointment).
  If you are married, the same applies for your spouse.

INDEPENDENT STUDENTS

• At least 3 days prior to your appointment, go to www.studentaid.gov and create an FSA ID.
  If you are married and filed a joint tax return, only you need to have an FSA ID.
  If you are married and filed separate tax returns, you and your spouse must have an FSA ID.
• If you worked in 2023 and filed taxes, please bring your 2023 tax return(s) and
  all W-2 statements received from your employers.
  If you are married, the same applies for your spouse.
• Your Social Security number, date of birth, email address and the password to access your email (if you do not have an email address, we can create one for you during your appointment).
  If you are married, the same applies for your spouse.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The 2025-2026 FAFSA has a student part and a parent(s) part. The student and parent(s) have to complete their parts separately. If you are a dependent student (parent information is required on your FAFSA), it is best that a parent come to the appointment with you or be available by phone.
• If you have any questions or if you believe you have special circumstances in regard to the information above, please contact the Educational Opportunity Center at 843-574-6430 or 843-722-5509 or email eoc@tridenttech.edu.