The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid application will be open to the public on Oct. 1, 2025. Some changes to how income is calculated will be reflected in the form.

FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid has long been due for an update. By December 31, a new version of the form will be released.

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step toward qualifying for financial aid like ...

The White House wants to end the federal education agency, but you should still fill out FAFSA now if you want financial aid for next year.

The FAFSA deadline to apply for state aid in 2025 is coming up on Wednesday, April 2. (Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Wednesday, April 2 is the state priority deadline for the ...