Students who will be graduating in May 2025 and plan to attend college during the 2025-2026 school year must complete FAFSA. FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the first step in receiving any financial aid. This includes, but is not limited to, student loans, federal or state grants or scholarships, institutional scholarships, and private scholarships.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA will officially open on December 1, 2024, but there are a few things students and parents can do ahead of time.
More information can be found here.