Education 6 Common FAFSA Mistakes [Infographic] Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Print (Opens in new window) Print Written by Published Mar 4, 2014 - [Updated Jul 22, 2019] 0 min read It may seem like you have plenty of time to file your FAFSA, but students can miss out on a lot of potential aid if they don’t file soon. One of the biggest mistakes can be procrastinating on your taxes because your taxes need to be finished before you can complete your FAFSA. Let’s take a look at the 6 common FAFSA mistakes to make sure you avoid them when filing this year. <a href="http://images.blog.turbotax.intuit.com/swf/FAFSA.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img decoding="async" src="http://images.blog.turbotax.intuit.com/swf/FAFSA.jpg" alt="tax tips infographic" width="500"><br>Brought to you by </a><a href="http://www.turbotax.com" target="_blank">TurboTax.com</a> Previous Post Affordable Care Act Update: New Hardship Exemption Announced Next Post Two-Year Extension on Health Plans Not Meeting New Law Standards Your refund is waiting Get started Written by More from Browse Related Articles Tax Planning What is FAFSA? Your Guide to the FAFSA 2025-2026 Uncategorized College Capital- FAFSA Aid and You [INFOGRAPHIC] Taxes 101 What Are the Most Common Tax-Filing Mistakes? Education 4 Little Known Tips to Help You Pay School Tuition Tax Planning NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) Tax Preparation Checklist: Filing Taxes for College Athletes Tax Refunds 4 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund [Infographic] Tax Planning 4 Ways Filing Your Taxes Early Can Pay Off Big [Infographic] Tax News What Coronavirus Relief Means for College Students and Grads Tax Reform How Tax Reform Impacts You [Infographic] Tax News A Century of Income Taxes: The History of Tax Day [Infographic]