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Confused about the new FAFSA? We've got the latest.

New changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have resulted in widespread confusion and delays in getting colleges the information they need to award financial aid to incoming students. Some colleges are even delaying acceptance deadlines to give students more time to compare costs.

The FAFSA is used by high school seniors and other students across the country every year to apply for college financial aid. Because of changes made to the FAFSA this year, the form opened later than usual. The new form has also encountered some technical issues.

It is important to submit the FAFSA in accordance with state deadlines or as soon as possible, since some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Below, MCC’s college admissions team pulled together some resources about this year’s version of the FAFSA that explore how to submit, the changes that were made for the 2024-25 version, and frequently asked questions from submitters. Because of the many very recent changes to the FAFSA, most of these resources are from the federal government.

Changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA

FAFSA Updates

FAFSA Form (online)

FASFSA form (PDF)

Federal Student Aid Handbook

Help and Virtual Assistance

FAFSA FAQ Videos

Summary of 24-25 changes from UMass Global

Posted by the Making Caring Common team