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 available online at fafsa.gov. The 2025-2026 FAFSA will be available on October 1, 2024.
Completing the FAFSA is important because it determines how much financial aid a student is eligible to receive. The FAFSA also provides information about the different types of financial aid that are available, such as grants, loans, and work-study programs.