The department is rolling out two beta testing phases before the application is fully available to everyone in October.

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open to all students as of Nov. 18 — and you should submit it as soon as possible if you think you might be in college next year ...

Here's what to know when you're applying for financial aid in 2022 for 2023 and 2024, including when FAFSA is due and what information you need.