2025-2026 FAFSA Updates

The 2025-2026 FAFSA Is Now Available

The Department of Education has announced that the 2025-2026 FAFSA is now available to complete for all student and families.

What You'll Need to Fill Out The FAFSA

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1. Your FSA ID

  • An FSA ID is a username used to apply on StudentAid.gov

  • Every contributor (anyone who's required to provide information on the FAFSA) must make their own FSA ID

  • To learn more about which parent is considered a contributor, use the Parent On The FAFSA Tool

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2. Gather Needed Documents

  • 2023 tax records

  • Records of any child support received & current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts

  • Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms

  • Information to invite your contributors (Name, SSN, Date of Birth, & Email)

     

     

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3. Request Help If Needed

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Summary of Updates

 

Quick Links

 

Financial Aid Timeline

Dates Events

November 21st 2024

 

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2025-2026 officially launched.

December 2024 - May 2025

 

Our Student Financial Aid office will offer hands-on-help to complete the FAFSA or TASFA at our Financial Aid Saturday events.

February 2025

 

Our Student Financial Aid Office will begin to process your FAFSA information and update your ACES account with any outstanding requirements.

Spring 2025

Our Student Financial Aid Office will provide you your financial aid award offers for Fall 2025-Spring 2026.

 

 

Questions?

If you need further assistance, please contact our Student Financial Aid Office at 210-21ALAMO (210-212-5266).