The following documentation is required to complete a CTY Financial Aid application:

  • 2024 Federal Tax Returns
  • Schedules 1, 3, A, C, D, E, and/or F (if applicable)
  • Form 4562 (if applicable)
  • 2024 All W-2/1099 Forms
  • 2024 Form 482 (Puerto Rican Residents)
  • 2024 Documentation of Nontaxable Income*
  • Explanation of any significant income changes (if applicable)

Please black out or delete Social Security Numbers prior to submission.


*Examples of nontaxable income include Social Security income, child support, etc.


If you are missing documents, you can get copies from the IRS. If you are missing your tax returns, you can request a tax return transcript, and if you are missing your W-2s, you can request a wage and income transcript.


If you didn't have to file the requested year’s tax return or haven’t filed yet, please submit a written explanation—we’ll follow up to let you know what the next steps are.