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2027-28 FAFSA Preview Presentation now available

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid and college access professionals can now access Information and screenshots for the 2027-28 FAFSA to use for planning purposes, communicating changes, and training. A September 3 Electronic Announcement from Federal Student Aid (FSA) includes a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation and PDF file with information and screenshots of the 2027–28 online FAFSA form. The screenshots

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2027-28 FAFSA prototype now available

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By Marlene Seeklander Financial aid and college access professionals now have a tool available to familiarize themselves with the 2027-28 FAFSA. The Department of Education announced the availability of the 2027-28 FAFSA prototype, which is an interactive tool that allows users to see and interact with most of the pages of the online 2027-28 FAFSA form. To access

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Preparing for the 2027-28 FAFSA

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By Marlene Seeklander There’s nothing like being prepared to make something a little easier and less stressful, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). With the launch of the 2027-28 FAFSA by October 1, 2026, students and families can start doing some prep work in advance. Federal Student Aid encourages students and families

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September checklist for high school seniors

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By Catherine Mueller Most high school seniors anxiously await life after high school. Many are ready to pursue their dreams.   And while that life offers new-found freedoms, those same seniors may experience stress over the responsibilities that come with those freedoms. Your senior year is a time to dream of the future and think about

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Department of Education announces the launch of Beta 2 testing for 2027-28 FAFSA

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By Marlene Seeklander The testing of the 2027-28 FAFSA continues to move forward, allowing some students and families to complete the FAFSA form early. In an August 25 update to a July 21 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education announced the launch of the second phase of the 2027-28 FAFSA beta testing period. Students and contributors

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2027-28 FAFSA beta testing phase one launched

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By Marlene Seeklander Students in a handful of select locations could have the opportunity to complete the 2027-28 FAFSA early as a part of the Department of Education’s beta testing. On August 7, the Department updated a July 21 Electronic Announcement and announced that they have launched the first phase of the 2027-28 beta testing with

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August checklist for high school seniors

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By Marlene Seeklander Starting your senior year is an exciting time in life. During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice, if you haven’t already. This year will be filled with admission applications, scholarship essays, financial aid information, and the need to meet deadlines. Throughout your senior year, continue to build your resume by

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Updated 2026-27 Federal School Code List now available

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By Marlene Seeklander An updated 2026-27 Federal School Code List, which plays a key role in the FAFSA, has been released by the Department of Education (the Department). The Department announced the availability of the updated 2026–27 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools.  Although it’s usually not necessary, students can enter these codes on

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FAFSA results now available in real time

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By Catherine Mueller Students completing the FAFSA will no longer have to wait to view their FAFSA Submission Summary. This summer, the U.S. Department of Education announced they have launched a processing enhancement that allows students to immediately view their FAFSA Submission Summary when signing and submitting an initial application or correction of a 2025-26 or

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