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 ...

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 ...