Mistakes happen, and with so many people completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) every year, it’s not out of the question that filers will make errors or that the information they’ve supplied will change after they've submitted the application. After submitting you...
Only U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens may receive federal aid through the FAFSA, butDACA students can still fill out the formto potentially receive state or institution-specific aid. While most of the financial aid available from the government is need-based, unsubsidized federal student lo...
Filling out the FAFSA® can feel confusing, particularly if you have separated or divorced parents and aren’t sure how to fill out certain fields on the form.
Many students are provided part-time jobs working at their college as part of their FAFSA award. Although this money you earn is intended to ease the financial burden of attending college, the income is fully taxable on your tax return just like any other employment earnings...
Although you have until June 30, 2025, to complete the FAFSA form, we recommend sending in your FAFSA application soon after December 31. Doing this gives you the best chance to get the most aid you are eligible for since financial aid is awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis. ...
Important changes to FAFSA filing dates One big change to the FAFSA has been the new filing window. After numerous delays and trying to remedy last year's issues, the 2025–2026 FAFSA is set to open on December 1, a few months later than the historical date of October 1...
This change reduces the student aid index by up to about $5,000 for dependent students and up to about $3,000 for independent students. Changes to Income Reported on FAFSA Certain types of untaxed income, such as cash support and money paid on the student’s behalf, will no longer be ...
A Guide to Completing the FAFSA The FAFSA is the financial aid form for accessing grants, federal student loans and work-study funds. Sarah Wood Nov. 20, 2024 Foreign Students and Financial Ability Each U.S. college has its own requirements for how internationa...
There are only two scenarios when you don’t need to file the FAFSA: “If you’ve got one child, you’re earning more than $350,000 a year and you have a million-dollar trust fund; or if you have enough pocket change to pay the full cost of education without blinking. Everyone ...
When Should I Fill Out My FAFSA for 2024–2025? To be considered for federal student aid for the 2024–2025 award year, you needed to complete a FAFSA form by June 30, 2025. Each state also has its own deadline.16 The Bottom Line ...