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Education Department announces earliest FAFSA launch in program history
The redesigned application uses clearer language, text and email contributor invites and real-time results that the department says take about 15 minutes.
- The Department of Education launched the simplified FAFSA early for the 2027-28 school year on studentaid.gov today, aiming to help families navigate rising college costs.
- This marks the second consecutive year the agency launched the form before the October 1 mandate set by the FAFSA Simplification Act, which Congress passed during President Donald Trump's first term.
- Education Under Secretary Nicholas Kent said the redesigned form removes "confusing jargon" and takes 15 minutes on average to complete, helping students access available financial aid.
- Kyla Hurns of The Education Trust called FAFSA the "gateway" to postsecondary education but warned the system only achieves its goal if Pell Grant funding keeps pace with inflation.
- A September 2025 Pew Research Center poll found 60% of Americans believe colleges are doing a poor job keeping tuition affordable, reflecting broader affordability concerns shaping family decisions.
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