2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available! Students can complete the FAFSA online at studentaid.gov, or request a paper form. The 2025–26 FAFSA covers the academic year from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Students should be sure to create or log in to their FSA ID before accessing the FAFSA form. The FSA ID is needed to sign and submit the FAFSA and is available at studentaid.gov. Filling out the FAFSA is the first step in accessing financial aid for the upcoming year, including federal grants, loans and work-study.