When does FAFSA open for 2026-27? Deadlines, requirements, and what to know

According to the Federal Student Aid, the deadline to file the FAFSA form for the 2026-2027 is June 30, 2027. Any corrections ...
Berkshire Eagle

How to handle the delay in the release of the FAFSA form

Applying for college financial aid was never easy. But the botched rollout of the federal financial aid form last year added to the headaches. And now, the Education Department has announced that the ...
Tennessean

After last year's delays and glitches, 2025 FAFSA application is now open. How it will differ this year

The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is now available. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the 2025-26 form has "modernized internal systems and processes, ...
NBC Connecticut

There's a ‘compressed timeline' to submit a FAFSA form this year — Here's how to prepare

The Education Department said the full launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA is on track for Dec. 1. Here are a few steps you can take now to prepare. For many families, financial aid is crucial when it comes ...
CNN

This year’s FAFSA form for college financial aid is officially open

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, officially opened Thursday for students seeking financial aid for college during the 2025-2026 school year. The form traditionally ...