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2026-2027 UCM FAFSA Updates
How the FAFSA Simplification Act Affects You
The FAFSA Simplification Act was passed by Congress in 2020 and represents a significant overhaul of the processes and systems used to award federal student aid. This includes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, the need analysis that determines federal aid eligibility, changes in terminology, and many policies and procedures for schools that participate in federal student aid programs.
2026-2027 FAFSA Available now!
UCM and FAFSA Updates
Below is a running list of updates from UCM and the Department of Education over FAFSA changes and timelines for when students can expect to hear more information about their award offers. Bookmark this page for updates, and continuously check the Department of Education's website for updated information on the FAFSA.
Estimated Date for UCM to package Financial Aid Awards for 2026-2027: December 2025
Date this page last edited: 10/1/2025
10/1/2025
- The Federal Student Aid website shows the FAFSA is now open to all students during the beta testing period. The FAFSA form for 2026-2027 is now open to all students.
Important Resources for families filing the FAFSA and scholarships
General Resources
- Information on how to create an FSA ID for those that don't have a Social Security Number (English)
- Cómo obtener un FSA ID para personas sin un Número de Seguro Social
- Department of Education's FAFSA updates page with frequent updates
- FAFSA issue alerts page for known issues with the new FAFSA form
- Link to UCM scholarships on the UCM website
FAFSA Frequently Asked Questions
When is the FAFSA Open for me to apply for financial aid?
The FAFSA for 2026-2027 on October 1st and can be accessed through the Federal Student Aid Website
When will I get my financial aid award for 2026-2027?
