Typically, students have access to the coming academic year's form in October, but this year's delayed release follows a "phased rollout" meant to address reported issues from the 2024-25 FAFSA cycle.

The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2026, the department said. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 13, 2026. How to fill ...

The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2026, the department said. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 13, 2026. How to fill ...

After a disastrous rollout of the new FAFSA form in January, the U.S. Department of Education is taking precautionary measures to avoid another fiasco.

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 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 ...

The 2025-26 FAFSA will be available to everyone on December 1, the Education Department said. Here’s how to prepare.

The 2025-26 FAFSA will be available to everyone on December 1, the Education Department said. ... There's a ‘compressed timeline' to submit a FAFSA form this year — Here's how to prepare ...