2026-2027 FAFSA AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced that it is on track to launch
the 2026-2027 Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form on October 1, 2025. While it should be available beginning that day, you can file
anytime before the end of the calendar year without much trouble. The Missouri Department
of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) encourages students to file their
FAFSA before February 1, 2026 to be considered for the most financial aid available.
Click on this link:
FAFSA application to get to the FAFSA page. Once you are there, you will have the option of completing
the current year's FAFSA (2025-26, for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters)
or next year's (2026-27, once available, for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027
semesters) OR you can make a correction to an existing 2025-2026 FAFSA also.
You (and your parents, if applicable) can apply for the FSA ID now, so completing that step early can make your FAFSA filing go more smoothly as
you (and your parents) will need to provide consent to allow tax information to be
added to your FAFSA.
Please visit the Department of Education's Updates page for the latest information.
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The Office of Student Financial Services at the University of Central Missouri is
committed to helping you achieve your academic goals. We are your go-to source for
everything related to financing your education. We will guide you through applying for the FAFSA, help you understand the different types of aid, direct you to scholarship options and provide the resources you need to make educated financial decisions.
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