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What FAFSA Do I File?

What FAFSA Do I Complete?

To qualify for financial aid; including, Federal aid, State aid, Institutional aid, and many scholarships, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is FREE and can be completed online at fafsa.gov.

Are you currently attending college or plan to attend during Winter, Spring, and/or Summer 2025? If yes, you will need to complete the 2024-25 FAFSA. 

Are you planning to attend college Fall 2025, Spring, and/or Summer 2026? If yes, you will need to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA. 

When is the FAFSA Deadline?

To maximize your eligibility for student financial aid, there are a few deadlines to keep in mind when submitting your FAFSA. 

  • If you plan to attend college during the 2024-2025 academic year, the deadline to complete the 2024-25 FAFSA is June 30, 2025. 
  • If you plan to attend college during the 2025-2026 academic year, the deadline to complete the 2025-26 FAFSA is June 30, 2026.

Students receiving the Michigan Tuition Grant and Michigan Competitive Scholarship must submit their FAFSA by July 1, 2025. 

Where Do I Start?

The first step is to create an FSA ID. You can create your FSA ID at studentaid.gov

Additional Resources

FAFSA Resources

How to Fill Out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) Form