How To Prepare for the 2026–27 FAFSA® Form

Prepare now so you can complete the 2026–27 FAFSA form as soon as it’s available on October 1, 2025. Here are some ways you can get ready:

• Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).
• Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.
• Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
• If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.