About the FAFSA
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The U.S. Department of Education uses the financial and family information you provide on the FAFSA to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The college you attend will use this EFC to determine the financial aid you are eligible to receive.
When to start your FAFSA
You can begin filling out the FAFSA as early as October 1 prior to the academic year you plan to enter college.
FAFSA is required to be considered for FDTC scholarships and grants. File your FAFSA by March 1 for best consideration.
You will need your name, social security number, date of birth, address and federal tax return. If you are a dependent student, you will also need this information for your parent. If you are married, you will need your spouses’ federal tax return.
Please use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when completing your FAFSA. This tool will automatically populate the tax information on your FAFSA and minimize the paperwork the financial aid office will need from you. For the 2023/2024 FAFSA your 2021 tax information will be used. For more information about using this tool click the box below labeled IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, call the Financial Aid Office at 843-661-8085 or email FinancialAid@fdtc.edu and we will schedule an appointment to assist you.
FDTC School Code: 003990