The 2025–26 FAFSA form is available now for the award year that runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. We encourage you to fill out the form as soon as possible on or after the applicable FAFSA launches to meet FAFSA federal, state, and school deadlines.
FAFSA® Filing Options
You may choose any of these methods to file a FAFSA form:
Complete a FAFSA PDF (note: you must print out and mail the FAFSA PDF for processing)
If you are starting the FAFSA form for the first time on fafsa.gov, select “Log In To Start” and enter your account username and password to access the FAFSA form.
If you are applying for a summer session, contact the financial aid office at your college or career/trade school to find out which school year you should select when you complete your FAFSA form.
