Some FAFSA changes will be general for all parents, while other updates will only impact parents in certain situations. Here are the key updates parents need to know about the new 2024-25 FAFSA.

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The deadline to complete and submit a FAFSA form for the 2024-2025 school year is 11:59 p.m. CT on June 30, 2025. Corrections or updates may be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 14, 2025.

Millions of college students and their parents fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year. There are some big changes for 2024-25.

If you've already submitted your FAFSA form, the Department of Education says it will process your online application within one to three days (paper form submissions take longer).

SAM is holding a free FAFSA workshop at Spartanburg Community College’s downtown campus (220 E. Kennedy St.) tonight, April 18 from 4-7 p.m. in Computer Lab 221. You can register on their website.

After a months-long delay, the federal student aid form — known as the FAFSA — will reopen later this month — with drastic changes to the way the application is completed.

The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, opens October 1 for the 2018-2019 school year.

For the first time in 40 years, students will see a completely revamped FAFSA. Here's what's changed and how it could affect your situation and college money.