The U.S. Department of Education is launching the first testing period for its phased rollout of the 2025-26 form to apply for federal financial student aid on Tuesday, with more students set to partake in this beginning testing stage than initially expected.
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U.S. Education Department outlines testing period for phased rollout of new FAFSA form
With the U.S. Department of Education using a staggered approach in opening up the 2025-26 application period for federal financial student aid, the agency said Tuesday it will partner with a small number of community-based organizations to participate in the first testing period beginning Oct. 1.
U.S. Education Department to gradually roll out new FAFSA form by Dec. 1
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid — better known as FAFSA — will be available to hundreds of students on Oct. 1, gradually ramping up to be available to all by Dec. 1. The staggered approach is an attempt to fix any issues before the form is open to everyone.
Despite quality schools, the quality of student aid still requires improvement
Pennsylvania ranks lower than many other states for higher education state aid, student debt size, and the affordability of a college education.