2425 FAFSA Simplification
The FAFSA is undergoing significant modifications as a result of the FAFSA Simplification Act, which was passed by Congress and is being implemented gradually. The biggest changes will be fully implemented in the 2024–2025 aid year.
With fewer questions and fewer requirements to simplify the application process, this first significant revision in more than 40 years is meant to make applying for federal student aid easier for students and parents.
Important Alerts 2024-2025 FAFSA
The Department of Education has announced that starting in mid-March 2024, student FAFSA data will be sent to schools, representing a six-week delay from the previous timeline. Even with this delay, it's important to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible.
After submitting your 2024–2025 FAFSA form, the Department of Education will send you an email to confirm receipt and provide future updates regarding your FAFSA status. To ensure you receive these updates, make sure your current email address is on file by logging into your StudentAid.gov account.
If you've encountered any issues while working on your 2024-2025 FAFSA, the Department of Education has created a page to track the status of FAFSA issues and offer guidance.
Summary of Changes
How to Get Ready for the 2425 FAFSA ?
Exploring FAFSA® 2024–25 Resources
SAI and Pell Estimator for 2024-2025
Discover if your parents or spouse will need to contribute.
Parent's Guide to the 2024–25 FAFSA®
Accessing the 2024–25 FAFSA Prototype
Terminology Changes
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Contributor: Anyone who is asked to provide information on the FAFSA – student, student spouse, parent(s), and stepparent(s) for example.
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Consent: Each contributor will now need to provide their consent to their Federal Tax Information (FTI) being included in the FAFSA, even if they did not file a U.S. tax return.
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SAI: Student Index Aid (SAI) replaces the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
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FTI: Federal Tax Information (FTI) transferred directly from the IRS.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAFSA Video Library
What’s Changed for the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form?
Who Is a Contributor on the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form?`
Why Do My Contributors and I Need Our Own StudentAid.gov Accounts for the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form?
What Does It Mean To Provide Consent and Approval on the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form?
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