For the 2023-24 school year, many of the changes to FAFSA® are due to the FAFSA® Simplification Act passed by Congress.
For high school seniors, FAFSA submissions are down about 38% from this time last year, according to the National College Attainment Network’s FAFSA tracker. The new FAFSA's initial launch was delayed from Oct. 1 to late December. Financial aid offers for 2024-25 will be massively delayed...
Many trade and vocational programs are eligible for FAFSA® – which all students who are interested in accessing federal student aid must file. Learn more
A family completing the FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year will use the 2023 tax return. While deadlines vary by school, the federal due date is June 30 of the following academic year. Students ineligible for a federal grant may still qualify for work-study or federal loans. Filling out...
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. ...
The rollout of the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, was plagued with challenges and delays. About 54% of the high school class of 2024 completed the form – down nearly 9% from the prior year, according to data as of Nov. 8, 2024 from the...
Tuition and fees plus room and board for a four-year private college averaged $58,600 in the 2024-25 school year, up from $56,390 a year earlier. At four-year, in-state public colleges, it was $24,920, up from $24,080, the College Board found. The FAFSA serves as...
September 24, 2022 FAFSA Simplification Act is continuing and will significantly impact this year’s college-bound seniors. In addition, these changes may affect your current financial aid packages for current college students who will be in college for the school year 2024-25 and beyond. Learn ...
of Monday evening, the FAFSA is available for families to fill out 24/7, aside from when the site needs routine maintenance. It's a good idea to get your application in as soon as possible to make sure you meet any deadlines to qualify for aid and grants for the upcoming school year....
, as well as your parents’ federal tax return. These records include your W-2 forms, other records of income you have had, and your current bank statements for example. You will use your completed tax return from the prior year (e.g. 2023 tax return for the 2025-26 school year)....