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FAFSA Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide for the 2025-2026 Application

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There’s paperwork to submit, essays to write, and financial aid applications to send in. The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You may never know what aid your student can receive!

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When Will the 2024-2025 FAFSA Be Available?

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Updates to the FAFSA Have Delayed College Financial Aid for Millions The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has undergone some major updates for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Unfortunately, many families and students are wondering exactly where the FAFSA is. Still Want More Help?

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The 2024-2025 FAFSA is Live – Or Is It?

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A Soft Launch of This Year’s Financial Aid Application is Causing Frustration For months, parents, students, and financial aid experts alike have been waiting for the 2024-2025 FAFSA to go live. Right now, the best thing families and students can do is finish filing their FAFSA for the 2024-2025 year.

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Changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA Have Made Filing for College Money Easier

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Many families often decide to skip the entire process together, even though it’s necessary to file in order to receive financial aid. However, with the release of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, families, students, and financial aid offices alike are hopeful that the once complicated application will be easier to complete and process.

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Updates to the 2024-2025 FAFSA Will Help Maximize Your Financial Aid

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

As we wait, it seems like the perfect time to review changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA that will help you maximize financial aid -and your time filling out the forms! The money and aid is limited – and often on a first-come, first-serve basis so it’s in your benefit to file the FAFSA as soon as you can.

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What You Need to Know Before Starting Your FAFSA Journey

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Note that SAI is not a dollar amount but helps schools determine your financial aid eligibility. You can read more about the Student Aid Index here ! A Contributor on the FAFSA: “Contributor” is a new term on the 2025-26 FAFSA form.

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Breaking Down FAFSA: Understanding the Application Process

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But, due to recent changes in the form, this year’s FAFSA for the 2025-2026 school year will be available starting December 1st. Financial aid is first come, first serve in most cases – so you need to get your paperwork in as soon as you can. Filing the FAFSA 101: In the past, the FAFSA was available in the fall.

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