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Apply for the FASFA - this will open October 1, 2026

Be one of the first to submit the 2027-28 FAFSA® form! 

The U.S. Department of Education is looking for students to help test the 2027–2028 Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form before it’s released by October 1.

By joining beta testing, students can:

• Submit their 2027–2028 FAFSA form early

• Get a head start on the financial aid process

• Be part of shaping the future of the FAFSA experience

Sign up: StudentAid.gov/joinbeta

*For help with the FASFA you can contact our ISAC representative, Kailey Gregory phone number 618-666-3909 email-Kailey.Gregory@illinois.gov

How To Prepare for the 2027–28 FAFSA® Form

Prepare now so you can complete the 2027–28 FAFSA form as soon as it’s available on October 1, 2026. Here are some ways you can get ready:

• Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).

• Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.

• Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.

• If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.

Stay Informed

Stay informed about 2027–28 FAFSA changes and receive up-to-date notifications and information:

• Follow Federal Student Aid on social media for resources and announcements.

• • Twitter

  • Instagram

  • Facebook

  • YouTube (informational videos)

  • YouTube (educational webinars)

Have questions along the way? These resources can help:

1.    Video: What is FAFSA?

2.  FASFA Checklist 

3.    Pro Tips for the 2027-2028 FAFSA Form

4.    FAFSA "How To" Videos

5.    FAFSA Bootcamp Webinar Recording

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