If you’re applying for financial aid to cover college in the 2025-2026 school year, file a 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. This is the form that opened one academic year earlier (this form opened to all students in late November 2024). In general, you apply for financial aid the year before you need it.
Which year's FAFSA® do I need to fill out?
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