A Better 2024−25 FAFSA Submitting the FAFSA can open you up to valuable grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study jobs, if you qualify. The FAFSA is a great way to make college more affordable!
The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is now available. You can complete the form to apply for financial aid to help pay for attendance at college between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
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What’s Changed for the 2024–25 FAFSA Form?
There are six key changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA form that are important to know. This helpful video gives a brief overview of each of the changes.
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Other 24-25 FAFSA FAQ Videos
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What to know Before Starting the FAFSA Form
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Guidance on Filling Out the FAFSA Form
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Resources for Counselors and Administrators
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What’s changed with the FAFSA for 2024-25?
There are six key changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA form that are important to know. This helpful video provides a brief overview of each of the changes.
When is the deadline to submit the 2024-25 FAFSA?
The 2024-25 FAFSA should be submitted as soon as possible. It must be received no later than June 30, 2025 . However, it is important to check the priority filing date of the school you wish to attend. Meeting the school’s priority filing date allows you to maximize the amount of aid you can receive, if eligible.
What documents do I need before filling out the FAFSA?
You will need to provide tax return information; records of child support received; current balances of cash, savings and checking accounts; and net worth of investments, businesses, and farms.
What else will I need before starting the FAFSA?
All contributors must grant consent for federal tax information to be directly imported onto the FAFSA and must have a StudentAid.gov account and a Federal Student Aid ID. The student, and at least one parent, must have their own FSA ID to complete the FAFSA.
How do I get a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID?
If you don’t already have an FSA ID, you can create an account here .
Who is considered a contributor to the FAFSA?
A “contributor” is anyone who is providing information on the FAFSA. A contributor can be the student, student’s spouse, student’s parent, or parent’s spouse.
Each contributor will complete a specific section. Dependent students must invite their parent(s) to complete their section on the FAFSA. Once invited by the student, the parent(s) will receive an invitation by email.
How do I know who needs to be a contributor?
The new, interactive FAFSA form will indicate to you who needs to be a contributor, based on the information you provide.
what will I see when i begin the fafsa?
When you begin the 2024-25 FAFSA, you will be taken through an onboarding process. The first onboarding page provides an overview of the FAFSA and accompanying video.
Can I select which schools I would like to receive my FAFSA information?
Yes. You will be asked to search for the colleges and/or career schools you would like to receive your information. You can search by entering state, city, and/or school name. You can select a maximum of 20 schools to receive your FAFSA information.
What should I expect once I complete and submit the FAFSA?
You will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary. It will include the Student Aid Index (SAI), which is a number used to determine your financial aid eligibility. Schools will use the SAI to create your financial aid offer that explains the types and amounts of aid they are offering you.
What should I do if I’m having technical issues while filling out the FAFSA?
Contact the Federal Student Aid Office here , or call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID.
Having Problems with the New FAFSA Form?
Studentaid.gov — who manages the FAFSA — regularly fixes technical issues with the form that are reported by users.
FAFSA Technical Fixes > 
