Applications & Filings Capsules

You will work through the entire FAFSA process for the 2026–27 academic year, starting with creating your FSA ID, gathering required financial documents, and understanding who can access your data. You will rehearse submitting the FAFSA online by the October 1 federal opening date and learn how to meet all federal, state, and school deadlines to ensure eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study programs. By the end, you will be ready to complete and submit an accurate FAFSA that unlocks your access to federal student aid.

You will work through the exact Social Security Administration (SSA) criteria for disability, including the five-step evaluation process that determines qualification based on medical evidence and work capacity. You will rehearse building a precise medical and functional record that meets SSA’s strict standards, and finish ready to file applications, respond to denials, navigate hearings, and pursue federal court appeals within critical deadlines such as 60 days after an Appeals Council denial. This preparation ensures you understand how to prove your case effectively at every stage of the SSA disability claim and appeal system.

You will work through the essential steps to determine if you must file, how to report all income correctly, and how to claim only the deductions and credits you qualify for, including detailed rules for the Earned Income Credit and Child Tax Credit based on qualifying children and income limits. You will rehearse handling dependents, filing status, and payment deadlines to finish ready to submit your 2025 federal return by April 15, 2026, without guesswork or costly mistakes.