The 2025-26 FAFSA is open ahead of schedule—how to apply for aid

Select students and families were invited to fill out the 2025-26 FAFSA starting on Oct. 1 as part of a beta testing period.
6abc News

New FAFSA is out. Here's what you need to know to get financial aid for college

There's one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it looks a lot different than in prior years. The Free Application for Federal ...
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What to know about the 2026-27 FAFSA form, process

FAFSA, the federal financial aid form, is now open for families seeking to lighten the hefty price tag that often comes with attending college. As of Sept. 24, the 2026–27 FAFSA form is online and ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

The FAFSA form is here for NH students and easier to complete — for real this time

The FAFSA, the application for federal college financial aid, is out early this year. Experts advise students and families to complete it as soon as possible because some schools, including the ...
AOL

Trump administration to roll out earliest and most streamlined FAFSA form in history

EXCLUSIVE — The Trump administration has announced plans to roll out the earliest and most efficient Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in history for the 2026-2027 school year. The ...
The Southern Illinoisan

Educators advise students, parents to complete FAFSA early

VIENNA — After last year’s changes to the original Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, and numerous issues and glitches in the updated form’s rollout, the 2025-2026 FAFSA has been up and ...
KTAR News

Arizona students will have an easier time completing FAFSA this year

TEMPE — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is getting an upgrade that will make the process faster and simpler for Arizona students and their families. The FAFSA form is used to ...
WMUR

Interview: Breaking down changes to this year's FAFSA process

ON THE SEACOAST ON 101 AND 95. THE FAFSA IS NOW OPEN, WITH THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS ALREADY APPLYING TO SECURE SOME COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID. IT’S MUCH EARLIER THAN THE PREVIOUS TWO FAFSA CYCLES. AFTER A ...
Daily Journal

FAFSA help available at Ivy Tech in Franklin this Sunday

Financial aid professionals from across Indiana will be available to help students at two nearby sites during an event this ...
Detroit News

College aid form completion recovers in Michigan after debacle, but key issue remains

One year after a debacle rollout of a new federal form required for students to get financial aid, Michigan's Class of 2025 has completed thousands of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form ...
Wall Street Journal

How To Get a Student Loan Online: A Complete Guide

Applying for student loans online can simplify the process, whether you’re completing the Fafsa for federal aid or comparing offers from private lenders Written By Written by Insurance Deputy Editor, ...