FAFSA

What it offers

The free application used to request federal student aid and some state or college aid.

What it can cover

The free application used to request federal student aid and some state or college aid.

What it does not cover

FAFSA is a form, not a scholarship or an aid offer.

Who it is for & published requirements

Aid eligibility depends on the program, enrollment and federal requirements.

How to start

Choose the form for your attendance year at StudentAid.gov.

Documents the organization may request

Follow the official contributor and financial-information checklist. Share it only with the official service.

Submit documents only to the official organization. Beyond the Written does not collect them.

Restrictions & things to check

This saved deadline is only for 2026–2027. State and college deadlines may be earlier.

Sources & review

• Federal Student Aid: FAFSA instructions
• Federal Student Aid: 2026–2027 form
• Federal Student Aid: current form availability

National database verification

Needs Review

Last verification

Not confirmed

Added to this catalog

Oct 5, 2026

Last source review

Oct 5, 2026

Original catalog review

No original record supplied

Review status

Official source consulted

Review dates document the source check, not a promise that conditions will remain the same. Verify the current cycle before acting.