FAFSA will open October 1

For the first time in three years, the FAFSA will be launched in October 1 as it has been opened for the past several years. FAFSA 2026-2027 will also have a minor improvement in that it will be easier to invite parental contributors. 

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2025/06/25/ed-department-announces-fafsa-changes-oct-1-launch-date