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FAFSA Opens Early: College Aid Race Begins!
23 Sep
Summary
- FAFSA for 2027-28 school year is now open, earlier than ever.
- Applicants need consent to share IRS tax info with the Dept. of Education.
- Must list at least one school before submitting your FAFSA.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2027-2028 academic year is now open, launching on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. This marks the earliest the application has ever become available, following years of delayed openings and recent congressional overhauls to improve the process.
Key changes for this year include a shorter account creation time and an immediate summary of submitted forms with easy editing capabilities. Applicants must provide consent for the Department of Education to retrieve their 2025 tax return information directly from the IRS. Students also need to specify at least one school to receive their FAFSA data before submission.
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