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 ...

Today, the process is designed to be smoother. “The FAFSA form itself used to be a barrier to college entry,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in a speech late last year.

All United States citizens or eligible noncitizens are able to complete the FAFSA form. The deadline for the 2025-2026 aid form for UAB students is June 30, 2026. For scholarship considerations, ...

Last year, we had like 75 percent of the students who completed FAFSA or TAFSA were already submitted a waiver by this point. Of graduating high school seniors this year it’s more like 40 ...

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 ...

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.