Announcements

Here's the latest news about federal student aid, the FAFSA process, and this Financial Aid Toolkit.

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Launch of Real-Time FAFSA Results

Most submitted FAFSA forms will be processed immediately, but some might still take up to three days.

June 08, 2026

2026–27 FAFSA Form Now Available

The 2026–27 FAFSA form is now available.

September 24, 2025

Social Security Administration (SSA) Real-Time Matching

Users who have a Social Security number will experience real-time matching with the SSA when creating a StudentAid.gov account.

September 17, 2025

2026–27 FAFSA Prototype Now Available

The FAFSA prototype offers you an advance opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the 2026–27 FAFSA user experience ahead of the form's release.

August 04, 2025