FAFSA for 2026-2027: What Students and Families Need to Know
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form for the 2026-2027 school year is now available. The FAFSA was significantly enhanced under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2020. These changes simplified the application process and expanded eligibility for some students. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted on July 4, 2025, introduces additional enhancements.