No more Data Retrieval Tool! The FAFSA will link directly to the IRS to populate Federal Tax Information (FTI) needed to determine your eligibility if you and your parents (or spouse, if applicable) provide consent.
Submit a Signed Tax Return
You can submit a copy of your tax return by uploading it directly on StudentForms . View an example tax return (PDF) .
- For the 2025–26 academic year, submit your 2023 Federal Tax Return
- If applicable, include Schedule 1 or 3 with your return
- Tax returns must be signed by the filer or include the preparer’s PTIN/EIN
- Ensure documents are clear and complete
Download Transcript or Letter Online
Visit IRS.gov
- You will need:
- SSN, date of birth, and filing details
- Email access
- Account number from a financial account
- A mobile phone in your name
- Select “Get Your Tax Record,” then “Request Online”
- Access, download, or print your transcript
Request Mailed Tax Transcript Online
Visit IRS.gov and select “Request by Mail.”
Enter your personal information and select the requested filing year. You should receive your transcript within 10–15 days.
Special Populations
Victims of IRS Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Provide a Tax Return Data Base View (TRDBV) transcript
- Provide a signed statement confirming identity theft
Amended IRS Income Tax Returns
- Provide a 2023 IRS Tax Return Transcript
- Provide a signed IRS Form 1040X
Foreign Income Tax Returns
- Provide a transcript from the appropriate taxing authority, or
- A signed copy of the 2023 income tax return if a transcript is unavailable
