Fafsa Signature Page: Fill & Download for Free

If a student is a U.S. citizen but his parents are not, the parents complete the FAFSA with 000–00–0000 instead of a Social Security Number.Questions about parent income and taxes should be based on the foreign equivalent of a U.S. federal income tax return, using the exchange rate in effect on the date the FAFSA is filed.If the parents are in a different location than the student, set a “save key” when creating the FAFSA and share this with the parents, so that they can access the FAFSA remotely for entering their information in the FAFSA.The parents will not be able to get a FSA ID or sign the FAFSA electronically, so they will have to print, sign and mail the signature page from the FAFSA. If the postal mail is not reliable where they are, it might be best for them to scan the signed signature page and email it to someone who can print and mail it by postal mail from within the U.S.

A student who is a U.S. citizen is eligible for U.S. federal student aid, regardless of the citizenship status of the student’s parents.If a student’s parents are not U.S. citizens, they use 000–00–0000 instead of a Social Security Number. They will not be able to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. Instead, they will complete the FAFSA using the foreign equivalents of the data elements on the FAFSA, translating into the U.S. dollar using currency exchange rates in effect on the date the FAFSA is filed.They are also not eligible to use the FSA ID to electronically sign the FAFSA. At the end of the FAFSA, they will need to print, sign and mail the signature page. Unfortunately, they cannot fax the signature page. There is no fax number available, as the signature must be a “wet” signature. If the postal mail is not reliable where they are, it might be best for them to scan the signed signature page and email it to someone who can print and mail it by postal mail from within the U.S. Otherwise, there may be delays in the receipt and processing of the form, if the signature page arrives at all.When you start the FAFSA, create a “save key”. This will make it easier for your parents outside the U.S. to complete their part of the FAFSA.If your parents live in a country which does not have income taxes, putting in a zero for tax liability may trigger an edit check. The simplest solution to bypass this is to specify $1 for the tax liability. Either way, the FAFSA will probably be selected for verification.

How do I fill out a FAFSA form if I'm a US citizen living abroad?U.S. citizens are eligible for U.S. federal student aid regardless of where they live and regardless of whether their parents are U.S. citizens or not.If you file a U.S. federal income tax return, use that to complete the FAFSA. Otherwise, substitute the foreign income tax return, which is considered by the FAFSA to be the equivalent of IRS Form 1040. All financial figures should be converted into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect on the date the FAFSA was filed or the most recent exchange rate prior to that date. Use the exchange rates that can be found on the Federal Reserve web site, Foreign Exchange Rates - H.10.If your parents are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, use 000–00–0000 instead of a Social Security Number for them. They will need to print a signature page, sign and mail it.As a U.S. Citizen, you should have a Social Security Number. If your parents never filed SSA Form SS-5 to get you a Social Security Number, you will need to do so now. You will need to provide documents to prove age, identity and U.S. citizenship. Obtaining these documents, such as a birth certificate, can take time, so get started as soon as possible. You may need to schedule a meeting at the local U.S. embassy or consulate.Since you are a U.S. Citizen, you should be able to obtain a FSA ID to sign the FAFSA electronically. The main challenge will involve getting the forms to accept a foreign address. Otherwise, you will need to print, sign and mail the signature page.If you live in Mexico, Canada, a U.S. territory or a military installation, select the corresponding entry from the State menu. Otherwise, select “Foreign Country” and list your city and country in the field for City and enter 00000 in the Zip Code field.