Review Deadlines

Pay attention to the deadlines! There are federal and state deadlines, and your colleges may also have a deadline.

 

The following deadline is for the 2025-26 school year.

The FAFSA application became available on Dec. 1, 2024, and must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 30, 2026. State deadlines may be earlier than the federal deadline and do not replace filling out the FAFSA.

 

The following deadline is for the 2026-27 school year.

The FAFSA application will be available on Oct. 1, 2025, and must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 30, 2027. State deadlines may be earlier than the federal deadline and do not replace filling out the FAFSA.

For the most up-to-date on the open date visit StudentAid.gov.