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FAFSA application is open for early testing. Here’s what to know
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, AUG 8 – The Department of Education is conducting two beta phases with limited students to test FAFSA 2026-27 before full release, aiming to ensure system readiness, officials said.
- On Monday, the Department of Education opened the FAFSA for the 2026-27 school year to limited participants in a beta test, monitoring submissions for system performance.
- Department of Education is rolling out two beta testing phases before full availability, with initial participants selected through partnerships with community organizations and schools.
- Both first-time and returning students can apply in the beta test, though participation is limited so not everyone will be accepted.
- Full release arrives by Oct. 1, and the 2026-27 FAFSA form's deadline is June 30, 2026, according to the Department of Education.
- Anyone planning to attend college next year should create a studentaid.gov account and gather documents including Social Security number and federal income tax returns.
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FAFSA application is open for early testing. Here's what to know.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has opened for a limited number of students as part of a beta test, according to the Department of Education.
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