"The 2025-26 FAFSA form is now available for all students, more than a week ahead of schedule," BestColleges reports.

..."Filing a FAFSA is required to qualify for federal financial aid, including student loans and the Pell Grant. Many states and institutions also use the form to determine state or institutional aid packages.

An earlier FAFSA launch also helps financial aid administrators, as they can make student aid offers sooner.

Still, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) said time will tell as to whether the form is truly 'fixed.'

'The work, however, is far from complete,' NASFAA interim President and CEO Beth Maglione said in a statement.

'In the weeks and months ahead, we will closely monitor the resolution of outstanding FAFSA functionality issues deferred to future updates. These include the requirement for students from mixed-status families to manually enter income information, as well as addressing other concerns like confusing contributor invitations and incorrect messaging about Pell Grant eligibility.'"

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Publication Date: 11/22/2024