The 2027-28 FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2027-28 school year (July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028). Students use it to apply for federal grants, work-study, and student loans, and states and schools may also use it to determine eligibility for additional financial aid. It asks for 2025 tax information. Fill the paper FAFSA in our PDF editor, then print, sign, and mail it to the Federal Student Aid Programs address listed in the form instructions.

Students applying for federal student aid for college, career school, or trade school for 2027-28, along with required contributors such as parents or spouses when applicable.

The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, used to apply for federal grants, work-study, and student loans.

The 2027-28 FAFSA covers July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028. Submit it as early as possible, but no earlier than October 1, 2026. The federal deadline is June 30, 2028, and many states and schools have earlier deadlines.

The 2027-28 FAFSA asks for 2025 tax information for the student and any required contributors.

Yes. Open the 2027-28 FAFSA in our PDF editor, fill in your details, then download or print the completed form to sign and mail.

The paper FAFSA is intended for applicants who cannot apply online. It takes longer to process than the online application at fafsa.gov.