As 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 ye...
Experts hope for a smoother filing process for the 2025-2026 FAFSA, which is now available to all students. Sarah Wood Nov. 25, 2024 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...
Up until Monday, the 2025-26 FAFSA was only available to limited groups of students in a series of beta tests that began on Oct. 1. Now, the form is open to all and the Department of Education has said it will be out of testing entirely by Nov. 22 — which puts the offi...
SAI is the number calculated, with information from the FAFSA, to determine a student's eligibility for college financial aid.
There are several important differences between the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The CSS Profile generally yields a higher EFC than the FAFSA, meaning less financial aid may be available from the college. After you file your FAFSA, you’ll find your EFC on the Student Aid Report (SAR). FAFSA Que...
Even if you aren’t sure you’ll qualify for aid, it’s worth filling out the FAFSA. There’s a variety of aid programs available, and you might be surprised by what you qualify for. Visit Mos for help filling out the FAFSA and qualifying for other types of financial aid. ...
The previous FAFSA focused on cash flow more than wealth, reasoning that parents who have two children in college at the same time do not have twice as much money available to pay for college. The simplified FAFSA changes this, no longer providing families with any benefit from having children...
To find out how much Pell money you might receive, use the FAFSA4caster tool available on the Federal Student Aid website. It’s a fairly accurate tool for Pell Grant seekers since it bases its predictions of federal aid on your EFC, which is what the Pell Grant Program also uses for ...
The CSS Profile and the FAFSA typically both become available online on Oct. 1 each year. Their due dates will depend on the school or other program and whether the student is applying for early or regular admission.2 Beyond those similarities, there are several major differences between the ...
The Good Brigade / GettyImages Definition Higher education is a major financial undertaking, and financial aid is necessary for most students. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step to creating a plan to pay for your or your child's education. The award letter...