BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Gather Your Documents
To apply, you'll need to submit documents to verify your income. We recommend having them ready beforehand for the smoothest experience. You'll only be required to upload documents that apply to you- if a category doesn't apply, you can simply leave it blank.
Here's what you'll need:
1. Tax Documents. Most recent federal 1040 or statement of non-filing.* W-2s not accepted. Find it here->
2. Pay Stubs. Last 2 pay stubs or letter from employer stating hours worked and pay.
3. Social Security Benefits. Letter from the social security office or Notice of Decision stating your monthly benefit amount. Find it here->
4. Unemployment or Disability. Notification of eligible benefits from unemployment/disability office. Find it here->
5. Child Support/Alimony. Child support order or screenshot of deposit. Find it here->
6. Government Assistance. (SNAP, housing assistance, etc.) Letter of explanation of your benefits. Find it here->
7. Proof of Other Income. Supporting document(s) for additional income. This can be an invoice, bank statement, screenshot of deposit, etc.
*If you don't have a copy of your most recently filed tax return, you can get one by calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 or by requesting a transcript from the IRS.