If you’re submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, make sure you know what to expect next.

After you’ve completed your FAFSA form, the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid will begin processing your form. You’ll receive a confirmation email with important information, so make sure you review it carefully.

Keep an eye out for any additional communications, including your FAFSA Submission Summary, which you’ll receive after your form is processed.

The 2024–25 FAFSA form is available for students attending college between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. When you submit your completed FAFSA form, you’ll get an email confirming that we received your form with preliminary information related to your eligibility for federal student aid. We’ll provide your FAFSA eligibility information to your school(s) and state in the first half of March. More information: https://StudentAid.gov/announcements-...

Pro tip: We strongly recommend that students start and complete their section of the 2024–25 FAFSA form first to save time and prevent errors. For more tips on completing the form head to https://StudentAid.gov/announcements-...

Learn more about the FAFSA process at https://StudentAid.gov.

Start your FAFSA form at https://fafsa.gov.

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