FAFSA

Every year, helping students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a vital step to ensure that postsecondary education is financially accessible in our community. This year, though, will be different. In response to legislation enacted by the US Congress, the FAFSA is getting its first major overhaul in 40 years with the intent of streamlining the application process and making it easier for more students to complete it. 

The 2024-25 “Better FAFSA,” as it has been branded by the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA).  The Better FAFSA is set for a delayed launch in December 2023 instead of October 1. FSA has not yet announced an exact date. This change means that the fall 2023 college application process for high school seniors will unfold on a different timeline. The FAFSA opening date will revert to October 1 in 2024.