It's easy!

It only takes a couple of extra clicks when completing the FAFSA on the Web to utilize the FAFSA-IRS Data Match Retrieval.

It's accurate! Using the FAFSA-IRS Data Match Retrieval takes the guesswork out of what number from which line on your IRS 1040/1040a/1040ez goes on your FAFSA. You simply authorize the match, and let the IRS and FAFSA do the rest!

It saves time!

You will get through the FAFSA faster: no more fumbling through IRS 1040 forms looking for the right number!

It's secure!

FAFSA on the Web, in conjunction with the supported web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera, AOL) uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol to establish a secure session between the browser, IRS, and the FAFSA on the Web server.

It may prevent headaches!

If selected for verification, you will not have to submit an IRS 1040 transcript to your school resulting in less time spent waiting, fewer phone calls... fewer headaches!