FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Information
2026-2027 FASFA Application Information
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The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is available. This is for students who intend to enroll in college, university, or trade school for the school year 2026 - 2027 and wish to qualify for free money in the form of federal and state grants (free money) and low interest federal student loans.
You can complete the form to apply for financial aid to help pay for attendance at college between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
What happens after you submit?
When you submit your completed 2026-27 FAFSA form, you’ll get an email confirming that the Department of Education received your form with preliminary information related to your eligibility for federal student aid. This will include your estimated Student Aid Index (SAI) and estimated eligibility for Federal Pell Grants.
Once the schools you listed within the FAFSA receive your FAFSA information, they will provide you with personalized aid information, usually beginning in early spring. Until your school(s) and state receive your form, they won’t be able to answer questions about your aid eligibility or status.
The Department of Education will send you an email when your FAFSA information has been sent to your selected schools and when you can access your FAFSA Submission Summary on StudentAid.gov. The FAFSA Submission Summary will provide your official SAI calculation and Federal Pell Grant eligibility. You can also check the status of your FAFSA form on StudentAid.gov in late January.
Because many states have made changes to their aid processes for the 2026-27 award year, please review your state’s aid eligibility and deadline information.