(GENERAL-24-135) The 2025–26 FAFSA Form is Available
November 21, 2024
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced it has officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), 10 days before its Dec. 1 goal. The online FAFSA form is available to all students and families at fafsa.gov, and the Department is processing submissions and sending Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) to schools. The paper (PDF) form is also now available for students to submit.
The FAFSA form and systems are in a strong position, but the Department will continue working to ensure every student has the help they need to access higher education. In the coming days and weeks, the Department will carefully monitor the 2025–26 FAFSA form, as well as the Federal Student Aid Information Center (contact center) and make any needed adjustments to improve the experience for students, families, and the financial aid community. The Department will begin processing paper forms by early December. In the coming months, the Department will further enhance the user experience and release additional functionality, including batch corrections and paper corrections, to facilitate a smoother process for students, families, and institutions.
