FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is a free application that can determine eligibility for college-based financial aid in support of higher education. FAFSA can help you get scholarships, work-study programs, grants & federal loans. Below you will find information regarding FAFSA and links to apply.
Click Here for the FAFSA application form.
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form allows you to be considered for federal student aid. In addition, states and colleges use FAFSA information to award their own grants, scholarships, and loans. But, since some aid is limited, you have to meet the deadlines!
2026–27 FAFSA® Deadlines
Federal Deadlines
The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2027. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 12, 2027.
College and Career/Trade School Deadlines
Each college and career/trade school may have its own deadline. Check with the school you’re interested in attending. You may also want to ask about the school’s definition of an application deadline. For example, the deadline could be the date your FAFSA form is processed or the date the school receives your processed FAFSA data.
State Deadlines
Each state has its own deadline.
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Montana |
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2025 |