Choosing the Right Application
The U.S. Department of Education has provided the chart below to determine which application to complete and what tax year information is being collected.
| WHEN A STUDENT IS ATTENDING COLLEGE (SCHOOL YEAR) | WHEN A STUDENT CAN SUBMIT A FAFSA FORM | WHICH YEAR'S INCOME AND TAX INFORMATION IS REQUIRED |
| July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 | Oct. 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025 | 2022 |
| July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 | December 2024 - June 30, 2026 | 2023 |
| July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 | Oct. 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 | 2024 |
If you are applying for a summer session, contact the financial aid office at your college to find out which school year you should select when you complete your FAFSA.
