Key Facts

• The FAFSA forms opened on Wednesday for the 2027-2028 school year.
• This is the earliest launch date in the history of the FAFSA program.
• FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid used to apply for financial help for college.
• The forms usually open on October 1 each year.
• Previous early launches under the Biden administration had some problems as they updated the system.
• This early launch is intended to make the application process smoother for students.
• The Education Department manages FAFSA and federal student aid programs.