FAFSA 2025-26 now available for college aid

The 2025–26 FAFSA form is now available for the award year that runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Complete the form to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school.  
 
Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete the form. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.
 
This year’s form is more streamlined than ever, making it easier to complete and access financial aid for college. It should take about one hour to fill out the form, including gathering any personal documents and financial information needed to complete it. Start now: https://bit.ly/2teflFT
 
You will need a verified account username and password (FSA ID), parent or spouse contributor name, date of birth, Social Security number, and email address and income and asset information (if required). The FAFSA form asks for financial information, including information from tax forms and balances of savings and checking accounts. The 2025–26 FAFSA form asks for 2023 tax information.
 
Need assistance? The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) has tools, resources, and even one-on-one support to guide you. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZAzSkl