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Cumberland County Schools issued the following announcement on July 26.

High school graduates are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) application.

IRS Data Retrieval Tool Outage – Planned

• The IRS Data Retrieval Tool will be unavailable Sunday, July 31, 2022, from 2 to 5 p.m. Eastern time (ET) and Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, from 2 to 5 p.m. ET. During this time, students can still complete and submit a FAFSA form by entering the necessary tax return information manually.
• What to Do If Your or Your Family’s Financial Situation Has ChangedMany FAFSA applicants have experienced recent financial changes due to the COVID-19 emergency or other reasons.

What to do If Your Family’s Financial Situation Has Changes

• Has your (or your family’s) financial situation changed from what is reflected on your federal income tax return? For example, you or a family member has lost a job or claimed unemployment benefits. If so, you may be eligible to have your FAFSA form adjusted to qualify for additional aid. Follow these steps:
  1. Complete the FAFSA questions as instructed (including using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, if eligible).
  2. Submit your FAFSA form.
  3. Contact the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend to discuss how your financial situation has changed.
• Financial aid offices can adjust your financial aid award to reflect your or your family’s current income.

   For more information about the FAFSA or to apply, visit the FAFSA website at: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. 

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