Your first step in paying for college is filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Here’s what to do:

• Gather your tax information. You may use estimated income from year-end check stubs and W-2 forms to complete the FAFSA.
• Complete and send the FAFSA either on the Web or through your high school counseling office.
• List CMU’s name and Title IV School Code: 002243.
• For priority consideration, apply and send your FAFSA online no later than February 15.