2026-2027 FAFSA is now officially open
Your FSA ID is your identification for the entire filing process, so make sure you store it in a safe place
Spark Notes: Financial Aid
start planning;
fill out FAFSA;
review aid offers;
receive aid;
repay loans
The FAFSA begins accepting applications on October 1, 2025. The sooner you complete it, the more likely you are to get the aid you need/& or qualify for.
UPDATE: The 2026-2027 FAFSA is now officially open for all students, ahead of the traditional October 1 …
