Learn about FAFSA deadlines and how to apply for federal student aid.

Learn about the three deadlines for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, so you can be eligible for as much aid as possible.

Learn about FAFSA deadlines, including application and renewal requirements for federal student aid.

Find state and federal FAFSA® deadlines for financial aid such as loans, grants, work-study funds, and scholarships.

Learn about FAFSA application deadlines and requirements for federal student aid.

Check your state’s deadlines here! Missing a state deadline doesn't impact your eligibility for federal student aid, so fill out your FAFSA form even if your state deadline has passed.

The 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available by Oct. 1, 2025.

For federal aid, submit your FAFSA form as early as possible, but no earlier than October 1, 2024. For state or college aid, you may need to submit your FAFSA form as early as October 1, …

The federal deadline is your last opportunity to submit that school year’s FAFSA form because we don’t close the FAFSA form for the current academic school year until June 30.

For federal aid, submit your FAFSA form as early as possible, but no earlier than December 2023. For state or college aid, you may need to submit your FAFSA form as early as December …