FAFSA stands forFree Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a free form, from the Federal Student Aid office of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the federal student loan application, but it is more than that. FAFSA is your gateway to be considered for 9 different federal stude...
Completing the FAFSA® is essential to see if you’re eligible for federal financial aid. Continue reading to learn when you can start the 2024-25 FAFSA®.
The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) looks much different than in previous years. The form now contains far fewer questions, a direct data exchange with the IRS and a new formula that could impact student’s financial aid packages. The changes are the result of the ...
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 will instead re...
The release of the 2024-25 FAFSA® was delayed by several months. Continue reading as we dive into what this could mean for students.
For the 2025-2026 school year, there is a phased FAFSA rollout with a limited number of students and institutions having access Oct. 1; FAFSA opened for everyone on November 21. The FAFSA application for 2025-2026 is consistent with the 2024-2025 form with minor tweaks. It’s important to...
The 2025-26 Free 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, including studen
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...
A long-awaited update to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA, was released on December 30. But some families are having trouble accessing the online form, which has so far only been available for short periods of time.
Funding is often granted on a first-come, first-serve basis, with students applying in June typically eligible only for loans. How the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Works The office of Federal Student Aid, part of the United States Department of Education, provided approximate...