FAFSA

When Will The FAFSA Be Available for 2026-2027?

In the past, the FAFSA form was available beginning on October 1. This year the FAFSA won’t be available until late December. We will inform you as soon as we know the exact date it will be open. Follow Federal Student Aid for more information.

To make sure you are FAFSA ready, follow the steps below. 

1. Create your FSA ID 

• To create an FSA ID, each person needs to go to studentaid.gov and click “Create Account” in the upper right-hand corner. The application is available in English and Spanish. 

• Determine if or which parent is considered a Contributor for the FAFSA.

  • Each person will need the following:

    • Full name and social security number as they appear on social security card(if applicable)

    • Date of birth

    • Valid email address and phone number

    • Immediate access to your email account

    • Your residential address

    • Please note: If you have a sibling who attended college before you, your parent or guardian may already have an FSA ID.

2. Gather the information you need

• You will need to gather your social security number, income and tax information and records of you assets (money) you have saved. For more information visit studentaid.gov.

3. Prepare your list of schools

• Still not decided on where to attend?

• NEW! You are now able to list up to 20 schools which will receive a copy of your FAFSA.

4. Attend a financial aid presentation

• Kent Campus admits can sign up for a financial aid presentation on our Available Events website. (Virtual FAFSA Info Workshops on Jan. 15, Jan. 28, Feb. 12 and March 11- all at 7:00pm.)

• Other Regional campuses can contact their campus representative.

• Or your can explore Federal Student Aid videos to learn more.

• Youngstown State University is having on January 23, 2025....visit www.ysu.edu/finaid/night to sign up!

• Each school has their own opportunity...check out their websites today.

Link to the FAFSA Worksheet is a great paper reference tool for when you go to complete it.