2025–26 FAFSA^® Form Now Available!

The 2025–26 FAFSA^® form is now available for all students and contributors. Complete the form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.

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Some states and schools use information from the FAFSA^® form to determine your eligibility for their grants, scholarships, and loans. Check your state’s deadlines here!

Missing a state deadline doesn't impact your eligibility for federal student aid, so fill out your FAFSA form even if your state deadline has passed.

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Who should complete the FAFSA^® form?

Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

How long will it take?

It takes most people 30 minutes to fill out the FAFSA form, including gathering any personal documents and financial information needed to complete it.

What do I need?

Verified account username and password (FSA ID)
Parent or spouse contributor name, date of birth, Social Security number, and email address
Income and asset information (if required)

What is the FAFSA^® form?

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

You must apply for aid every year, but with the right information in hand, it's easy.