There are changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA® that resulted from the FAFSA® Simplification Act. One of the changes is how many questions are on the application.
When can I submit my FAFSA application?TheFAFSA for the 2025-26 academic yearis 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 much...
PublishedNov 19, 2024 2:51 p.m. PST· 3 min read 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...
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.
26, 2024 How to Close the Financial Aid Gap Students can search for merit aid options and appeal to their school's financial aid office. Sarah Wood Aug. 29, 2024 FAFSA Rollout Delayed Again The 2025-2026 federal student aid application will open to all students as late as Dec. 1, ...
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, th...
The FAFSA deadline for the 2025-26 academic year is June 30, 2026, while the deadline for the 2024-25 academic year is June 30, 2025. If you wait until the deadline to submit your application, however, you’ll miss out on financial aid for the fall and spring semesters. In this ...
This guide will help you understand the FAFSA, everything you need to know to apply, and what to expect when you're done.
Each year, the FAFSA helps millions of students get aid for college. Learn when FAFSA deadlines are and what changes to expect for 2024-25 and beyond.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, is the official form to apply for federal financial aid to pay for college. It is also used by many states, individual colleges, and universities in making their financial aid decisions. Specifically, the FAFSA determines who wi...