After arocky soft launch, the 2024-25Free Application for Federal Student Aidis now officially open and accessible 24/7, theDepartment of Education announced Monday. The updated version of the application officially launched at the end of December, but the form was only available for short windows...
The 2025-26Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)is open to all students as of Nov. 18 — and you should submit it as soon as possible if you think you might be in college next year. The FAFSA unlocks all federal student aid, includingstudent loans, need-based Pell Grants, w...
FAFSA®2024-25 changes that will impact your application Regardless of whether you’re a returning student who’s filled out a FAFSA®before or you’ve never filled out the FAFSA®form, there are some changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA®form you probably want to be aware of. ...
The 2024-25 FAFSA®openedat the end of December, 2023; the deadline is June 30, 2025. The 2024-25 FAFSA®had a delayed open date, and the 2025-26 application will likely open in October 2024, not December (although the exact date has yet to be announced). ...
Starting in October, a group of students and colleges will test the 2025-26 federal-aid application. The Education Department says the process will help identify technical problems.
According to Maglione, there are five key moves that students and parents can make now to prepare for their application as soon as it becomes available. Here is her best advice: Set up a studentaid.gov account: Before the new form opens, students and their parents (if the student is a...
When can I submit my FAFSA application? The FAFSA for the 2025-26 academic year is now open for all students. FAFSA applications for the current academic year, 2024-25, can be submitted until June 30, 2025. Dive deeper into FAFSA When you need to apply: Find out the FAFSA deadline How...
In previous years, the completed form determined an "Expected Family Contribution," which showed what share of tuition and fees the applicant's family was judged as able to cover, based on their financial profile. But after submitting the revamped 2024-25 application, students ...
Here are some changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA carried over to the 2025-2026 form. What Changes Have Been Made to the FAFSA? Delayed Open Date The FAFSA typically opens on Oct. 1, well before early college application deadlines. But because of significant changes to the 2024-2025 form, that...
Since the FAFSA unlocks the door to crucial financial assistance for higher education, every eligible student should submit it, regardless of your family’s income. Though the 2024 FAFSA has a modified due date of June 30, 2025, it’s wise to familiarize yourself with the application and fill...