This article was originally published in EducationNC. The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on Nov. 21, 10 days ...

Filing the FAFSA is required for students who wish to be considered for federal and some state and college-provided financial aid. The final date to submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA is June 30 ...