Financial Aid and FAFSA

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available to the public on or before December 1, 2024. Prepare now so you can complete the 2025–26 FAFSA form as soon as it is available. Here are some ways you can get ready:

• Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).
• Learn about the documents you may need to complete the FAFSA form.
• Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
• If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor to your form.

Stay informed about 2025–26 FAFSA changes and receive up-to-date notifications and information by following Federal Student Aid on social media for resources and announcements.

• Twitter
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube (informational videos)
• YouTube (educational webinars)

 

 

 

The FAFSA Form can be completed through the myStudentAid mobile app or fafsa.gov. Each family with a college-bound senior must complete this form for colleges to determine financial assistance and scholarships. The deadline for submission is determined by the school to which you are applying.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the main application used to apply for federal or state-supported financial aid to pay for a college education. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easy and provides you with access to the largest source of financial aid available.

Financial aid covers expenses like tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and other college-related expenses. The FAFSA can be used to determine eligibility for:

• Federal Student Aid – Pell Grants and student loans.
• State Financial Aid – HOPE Scholarship and Grant programs.
• Institutional Financial Aid – Institutional Scholarships offered by a college.
• Private Financial Aid – Private Scholarships provided by businesses or other organizations.

You may choose any of these methods to file a FAFSA form:

• Log in at fafsa.gov to apply online or
• Fill out the form in the myStudentAid mobile app, available on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) or
• Complete a paper copy (note: you must print out and mail the FAFSA PDF for processing) or
• Request a print-out of the FAFSA PDF by calling us at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 334-523-2691 (TTY for the deaf or hard of hearing 1-800-730-8913); then fill out the form and mail it for processing

For FAFSA help visit their help site. 

Georgia Student Finance Commission

Georgia Student Finance Commission is here to assist as well. Please contact Ms. Adrienne Langford at alangford@gsfc.org or 678.218.7770.