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FAFSA 2026–27: Don’t Leave Financial Aid on the Table!
Planning for college, career school, or trade school?
Completing the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is an important step toward accessing financial aid.
FAFSA information can be used to determine eligibility for:
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Federal grants, including Pell Grants
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Federal student loans
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Federal Work-Study
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Some state and college financial aid
The FAFSA is FREE to complete. For the 2026–27 school year, the federal FAFSA deadline is June 30, 2027, but state and college deadlines can be earlier.
Before you start:
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Create or access your StudentAid.gov account.
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Gather the required financial and tax information.
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Determine whether a parent or spouse needs to participate as a contributor.
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Complete and submit your FAFSA.
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Review your FAFSA Submission Summary and follow up with your school.
Important: You must complete a FAFSA each year you want to be considered for federal student aid.
Start your FAFSA: