The 2026-27 FAFSA Is Open!

Oct. 6, 2025

The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open! Completing the FAFSA is the first step in applying for financial aid.  

Almost every student is eligible for some financial aid. Many factors determine eligibility, so even if you think your family’s income is too high to qualify or you don’t want to take out loans, you should still apply. 

If you are not eligible to submit the FAFSA, you can complete the Texas Application for State Financial Aid.  

Get Ready to Complete Your FAFSA 

Here’s what to do:

1. Get an FSA ID. 
   • If you did not submit a 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, create your StudentAid.gov account. 
   • If you did file last year, confirm that you remember your username and password.
2. Gather documents needed to complete the FAFSA, including:
   • 2024 tax returns
   • Records of child support received
   • Current balances of cash, savings and checking accounts
   • Net worth of investments, businesses and farms.
3. Find out if your parent(s) or spouse will need to be contributors (contribute their info on your FAFSA form).
   • Each contributor should create their own StudentAid.gov account. 
   • Even if a contributor doesn’t have a Social Security number, they will be able to create an account.
4. Watch the Federal Student Aid Preparing for the FAFSA Form playlist to understand what information and documents you’ll need to fill out the FAFSA form and review Dallas College's FAFSA Application Checklist for Current Students.
5. Complete the FAFSA online at StudentAid.Gov.
   • Send your FAFSA to Dallas College by adding our school code to your application: 004453.  

Get Help Completing Your FAFSA 

Have questions or need help completing your FAFSA? Contact the Financial Aid Office or attend a Financial Aid Help Session. 

Remember, completing the FAFSA early gives you more time to explore and understand your financial aid options and ensure your aid is awarded before classes start. Complete the FAFSA today and get a head start on financial aid for next year. 

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