2026-2027 FAFSA is now available for you to apply at www.studentaid.gov.
In order to maximize your financial aid eligibility we highly recommend that you file well before the priority deadline of March 1st, 2026. Anyone who files after the deadline will potentially miss out on any institutional aid.
For more information on all things FAFSA, please visit www.studentaid.gov.
Additional Information
- October 2025 - Sign up for your FSA ID if you have not yet created one
- January 2026 - *Financial aid awarding begins for incoming students
- March 1, 2026 - PSU priority filing deadline. Students are encouraged to file their FAFSA before this date to ensure they maximize their financial aid eligibility.
- April 2026 - *Financial aid awarding begins for returning and graduate students.
*Strictly dependent on the Department of Higher Education timeline. Dates are subject to change.
For more information on all things FAFSA, please visit www.studentaid.gov.
Every contributor—anyone (you, your spouse, a biological or adoptive parent, or your parent's spouse) who's required to provide information on the FAFSA form—needs a StudentAid.gov account before accessing and completing their section of the online form. We recommend you and your contributor(s) create StudentAid.gov accounts before starting your FAFSA form. When you create your account, be careful to enter your name and Social Security number (SSN) exactly as they appear on your Social Security card. You and your contributors can access the StudentAid.gov accounts by using your account usernames and passwords.
Note: Parent and spouse contributors without an SSN can create a StudentAid.gov account to fill out their portion of your FAFSA form online.
To start the online FAFSA form, select “Start New Form.” You’ll be taken to the “Log In” page to enter your account username and password. After logging in, you’ll be given the option to select your applicable role to fill out the FAFSA form: “Student” or “Parent.” You (the student) should select “Student.” If a parent wants to start their dependent child’s FAFSA form, they should select the “Parent” option.
You might need the following information or documents as you fill out the FAFSA form:
Tax returns
Records of child support received
Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms
Your parent’s SSN if they have an SSN and you’re a dependent student (for the 2026–2027 FAFSA form only)
