The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that students must complete to apply for federal student financial aid. The FAFSA is used to determine a student’s eligibility for grants, scholarships, and loans. The FAFSA is available on October 1st of each year, and the deadline to submit the FAFSA for the 2025-2026 school year is June 30, 2026.
It is important to complete the FAFSA as early as possible because some types of financial aid are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, some colleges and universities have their own deadlines for submitting the FAFSA. Students who miss the FAFSA deadline may not be eligible for any financial aid.