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2025-26 FAFSA Opens Dec. 1

The 2024-25 FAFSA is now available for students and families to complete. Explore the helpful tips below for more information and visit fafsa.gov to begin your FAFSA today!

Prepare

The following steps can help you prepare to file your FAFSA:

  1. Visit StudentAid.gov to create your FSA ID*
  2. Review the FAFSA Checklist and collect the information you need
  3. Determine who is considered your contributor/parent

*You must have an FSA ID to complete your FAFSA.  

File

To file your 2024-25 FAFSA you should:

  • Visit fafsa.gov to start a new form or edit an existing form
  • File before April 1, 2024 to be considered for the Access Missouri Grant Program
  • Check with the college / university you plan to attend, as they may have their own FAFSA deadlines

review

Once your FAFSA has been processed, you will get a FAFSA Submission Summary. This summary will include your Student Aid Index and basic information about your eligibility for financial aid. You should:

  • Review this summary to make sure all information is correct
  • Send any corrections or submit any items to verify information (if requested) as soon as possible

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