Education Department announces earliest FAFSA launch in program history
The Education Department has opened the FAFSA form for the 2027-28 academic year earlier than usual. Traditionally, FAFSA forms opened on October 1st, but recent launches under the Biden administration experienced delays while reforms were being made to the application. The earlier opening this year is intended to give schools and students more time to prepare.

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2 developments- Sep 23Education Department announces earliest FAFSA launch in program history
- Sep 24FAFSA form for 2027-28 academic year now open
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