This year’s FAFSA form for college financial aid is officially open
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, officially opened Thursday for students seeking financial aid for college during the 2025-2026 school year.
The FAFSA is now open. Submit ASAP to get money for college
By Eliza Haverstock, NerdWallet The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open to all students as of Nov. 18 — and you should submit it as soon as possible if you think you might be in college next year.
FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more
The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.
FAFSA is officially out, and everyone is cautiously optimistic
The Education Department is trying to redeem itself after the disastrous launch of the redesigned FAFSA this past December.
FAFSA form applications now open for students for 2025-26 school year
Alive is taking a closer look at lessons learned last year to create a hopefully smoother process this time around.
Financial aid applications are open: What to know
The college financial aid application used by millions of American families is now officially open for the 2025-2026 school year.
It's finally time to fill out FAFSA forms
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