Admissions
FAFSA Drops ‘Nonbinary’ Gender ID Option, Streamlines Race/Ethnicity Questions
Removing “nonbinary” from the FAFSA form puts it in compliance with Trump’s executive order making it official U.S. policy to recognize only two sexes.
Congress Sets October Deadline for Future FAFSA Launches
Future administrations will need to launch the FAFSA by Oct. 1 each year, keeping with tradition.
2025-26 FAFSA Launches Ahead of Schedule
The form, originally expected to launch Dec. 1, is now available for all students to complete.
FAFSA May Be Available Earlier Than Anticipated
The application for federal financial aid was slated to be available Dec. 1, but it may now be available in late November.
2025–26 FAFSA Updates: Here’s What Students Need To Know About the Phased Rollout
Follow along for all updates related to the rollout of the 2025-26 FAFSA form.
Ongoing FAFSA Issues Threaten to Derail Financial Aid Awards
The botched rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA threatens to impact students’ ability to pay rent and other expenses when classes resume in August.
Education Department Taps College Board President to Oversee FAFSA Launch
The move is an attempt to avoid another catastrophic FAFSA rollout for the 2025-26 academic year.
West Virginia Commits $51M in New Grants to Combat FAFSA Woes
The governor said this measure is a direct response to the federal government’s rocky FAFSA rollout.
West Virginia Drops FAFSA Requirement for State Financial Aid, Declares State of Emergency
Students will have access to some, but not all, financial aid programs in West Virginia if they don’t complete the FAFSA.