Wed, 12/04/2024
Students who plan to attend college, career school, or trade school between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026 should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form to be eligible for as much financial aid as possible through federal, state and other sources.
The U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid will host a free one-day webinar on Dec. 10 to guide participants through the 2025–26 FAFSA form submission. This event is for independent and dependent students, parents, and college/career professionals. It will feature the following:
- A live demonstration of the 2025–26 FAFSA form
- An overview of the financial aid process, available federal student aid programs, and funding sources
- Key facts and common myths about financial aid
- A guide on creating and accessing your StudentAid.gov account
- A demonstration on where to find certain information on StudentAid.gov
To participate, follow this registration link at Federal Student Aid. The 2025–26 form is available now at fafsa.gov.
Additional 2025-26 FAFSA resources from Federal Student Aid:
- Read the “6 Things Students Need Before They Fill Out the FAFSA Form” article to learn what to gather to access and complete the FAFSA form.
- Visit the Pro Tips for the FAFSA Form webpage for key information that will help students fill out their forms and avoid issues.
- Use the FAFSA Help Center to find frequently asked questions, help articles, videos, infographics, webinars, and more.
- Watch the “What Happens After Submitting Your FAFSA Form?” video for information on next steps and communications students should look for while their FAFSA forms are being processed.