News from Federal Student Aid, an office of the U. S. Department of Education
Significant enhancements and modifications are on the horizon for the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. The revamped and simplified FAFSA form will be accessible by Dec. 31, 2023.
What you should be aware of
The 2024-25 FAFSA form will broaden the scope of federal student aid.
Due to revisions in student aid computations, an additional 610,000 students from low-income families will qualify for Federal Pell Grants.
After submitting the updated form, utilize the Federal Student Aid Estimator to get a preliminary idea of your potential federal student aid.
The 2024-25 FAFSA form will provide a new, simplified user interface for students and their families.
Depending on their specific situations, applicants will have the option to bypass up to 26 FAFSA questions. Some applicants may only need to answer as few as 18 questions, which could take less than 10 minutes.
Check out the 2024-25 FAFSA FAQs playlist for a clearer understanding of the modifications to the new form.
What you can do at this moment
If you did not submit a 2023-24 FAFSA form, ensure to set up your StudentAid.gov account — and keep your username and password handy for accessing and submitting the 2024-25 FAFSA form when it becomes available.
Determine if your parent(s) or spouse will need to provide their information on your FAFSA form. If your parent(s) or spouse are required to contribute to your form, ensure each contributor sets up their own StudentAid.gov account. Even without a Social Security number, a contributor can create an account when the 2024-25 form is launched.
Watch the Preparing for the FAFSA Form playlist to understand the necessary information and documents for completing the FAFSA form.
Stay updated
Keep abreast of the 2024-25 FAFSA modifications and receive the latest news and notifications: Did you complete a FAFSA form for 2023-24? FAFSA is sending emails to students (and parents of dependent students) who applied on the 2023-24 form, reminding them to apply for 2024-25. To ensure you receive future updates, log in to your StudentAid.gov account and verify your current email address.
Follow Federal Student Aid on social media for resources and updates — including a notification when the new FAFSA form is ready to be filled out.
