In preparation for the upcoming FAFSA cycle, financial aid professionals will want to review the most recent additions to the 2026-27 FAFSA Specifications Guide.
The Department of Education recently announced the addition of several volumes to the 2026-27 FAFSA Specifications Guide.
These volumes include:
Along with the new volumes that have been added, updates have also been made to Volume 4A, the Excel version of the ISIR record layout, Volume 4B, and Volume 5.
Throughout the 2026-27 cycle, the Knowledge Center website will be updated with changes to the FAFSA Specifications Guide.
