School loan help please?

I think they are asking for W2's and tax info to see if your financial situation has changed and whether you qualify for a grant (which you don't have to pay back, but is only given in low income cases for financial need). If you are working, maybe you can take out a personal loan from a bank or other financial institution. Otherwise, to renew or get a new federal govt. (Stafford) student loan, you're going to have to complete the whole financial aid package.