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...
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...
2024, at 11:59 pm Central Time. Regardless of the deadlines for your college or when they start looking at financial aid, you can still start your application on October 1st of the previous year.
By Mekialaya White December 10, 2024 / 9:30 AM MST / CBS Colorado The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open to all students and families wanting to get help paying for college in the 2025-26 school year. After several rounds of beta testing, a new, improved...
For the 2024-25 FAFSA®, students and parents won’t be able to access their online FAFSA®form without an FSA ID that now needs to be created before beginning the application. Students and parents will now see different questions related to their roles. For example, if you’re a stude...
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.
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®.
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...
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 will open for everyone on Dec. 1. The FAFSA application for 2025-2026 is consistent with the 2024-2025 form with minor tweaks. ...
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...