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The Department of Education has started a beta test for the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Limited students can apply in August, with a wider beta test in September. The FAFSA will be fully available by October 1, 2025, and the deadline for submission is June 30, 2026. Students can prepare by creating a FAFSA account and gathering financial documents.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff