Information About the 2025-26 FAFSA
2025-26 FAFSA® Form Coming Soon
The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available to the public on or before Dec. 1, 2024.
Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1, the 2025–26 FAFSA form will be available to individuals selected to participate in a limited beta release. Participation in the beta release is by invitation only.
What is a Beta Release
A “beta” is an early release of a technology product, such as the 2025–26 FAFSA form. Beta releases make new products available to a limited number of users before releasing them to the public. This process allows the Department of Education to find and resolve the kinds of errors that could derail the FAFSA completion process for students and their families.
How To Prepare for the 2025–26 FAFSA® Form
Prepare now so you can complete the 2025–26 FAFSA form as soon as it’s available on or before Dec. 1, 2024. Here are some ways you can get ready:
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- Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).Watch this quick video from Federal Student Aid to learn who will be considered a contributor on the 2024-25 FAFSA.
- Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.
- Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
- If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.
Stay Informed
Stay informed about 2025–26 FAFSA changes and receive up-to-date notifications and information:
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- Follow Federal Student Aid on social media for resources and announcements.
- Federal Student Aid (FSA) will email students (and parents of dependent students) who applied on the 2024–25 form, reminding them to apply for 2025–26. To ensure you receive updates, log in to your StudentAid.gov account and confirm they have your current email address.
This page will be updated with additional resources and information as developments occur.
Information is subject to change without notice due to changes in federal, state and/or institutional rules and regulations. Students must complete a FAFSA every year. Students must be making satisfactory academic progress to continue to receive financial aid.