For federal aid, submit your FAFSA form as early as possible, but no earlier than December 2023. For state or college aid, you may need to submit your FAFSA form as early as December 2023, and you may need to fill out separate forms.
Federal Student Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, apply for financial aid before the deadline, and renew your FAFSA form each school year.
2023–24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) Form …
Sep 21, 2022 · The 2023–24 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet provides a preview of questions that applicants and parents may be asked while completing the FAFSA form at fafsa.gov. It is not the financial aid application, nor is it part of the application.
Filling Out the FAFSA Form | 2025-2026 Federal Student Aid …
Mar 28, 2021 · On the paper (PDF) FAFSA form, family size appears in both the student and parent contributor sections. Dependent students are instructed to skip Question 9 on the paper (PDF) FAFSA form. Dependent students completing the online FAFSA form will not see the family size question in the student section.
Federal Student Aid
Access a variety of Federal Student Aid forms and resources.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - USAGov
Dec 2, 2024 · Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and gives you access to the largest source of financial aid for school. You must submit your FAFSA application on time to be considered for federal student aid.
2025–26 FAFSA Paper Form Processing Launched and Updates …
Nov 27, 2024 · This Electronic Announcement includes information about the rollout of new paper FAFSA ® form-related functionality for the 2025–26 cycle and the resolution of several issues with paper forms for the 2024–25 cycle.
FAFSA ® Form Free Application for Federal Student Aid OMB No. 1845-0001 For help in filling out the FAFSA form, go to StudentAid.gov/fafsahelp. or call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). Student The student must complete this section. Questions 1–24 apply to the . student. Leave blank any questions that don’t apply to the student. 1
Filing the FAFSA 2025-2026: A Simple Guide for Students
Dec 4, 2024 · FAFSA is the federal student aid application used to secure federal, state and school funding for your post-secondary education. The application is available as an online or paper form. Online completion and submission is recommended.
U.S. Department of Education Announces Official Release of …
Nov 21, 2024 · The online FAFSA form is available to all students and families at fafsa.gov, and the Department is processing submissions and sending them to schools. The paper form is also now available for students to submit.