Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is the first step toward getting federal aid for college, career school, or graduate school.
STEP 1: Create a FSA ID parent AND student need a FSA ID tied to separate e-mail addresses (sign up for a free e-mail address here )
Tips: FAFSA for 2026-2027 opens on October 1, 2025.
Taxes, 1099, or W-2 for Tax year 2024 is what is need to complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA because it is the most current taxes when the application opens up!
Remember to include all the colleges you are thinking about attending
Please click the button for the presentation for information on the FAFSA 26-27 application, and for the Spanish version of NMEAF video presentation. Slides 25, 34, 35 & 36 are the ones that are going to have information on the IRS data retrieval Tool and appeals process.
Free Live Virtual Help for FAFSA Questions
Thank you all for a successful season of Money Mondays and supporting students. Money Mondays will continue providing help to students starting October 6 on select Mondays from 3-6 PM.
At FAFSA Money Mondays, we have professionals from the local universities and other volunteers available to help you complete the FAFSA or simply answer questions about continuing your education.
For additional information, email: Outreach@nmeaf.org
Virtual Appointments UNM FAFSA Workshops
Sundays: 4-6 pm
Tuesdays: 3-7 pm
Thursdays:: 3-7 pm
In-Person Appointments UNM FAFSA Workshops
Mondays: 3-7 pm
Wednesdays: 3-7 pm