U.S. Department of Education — Free 2027–28 FAFSA Is Now Open
By Steve Levine ·
- Brand: Federal Student Aid (U.S. Department of Education)
- Value: Free application for college aid
- Cost: Free — no purchase required
- Requirements: Requires an FSA ID for the student and any contributors (such as parents), contributor email addresses and income information. Never pay a site to file the FAFSA.
The free 2027–28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is open. One form unlocks federal grants, work-study and loans, plus many state and school aid programs. File early for state deadlines.