The FAFSA became available on Oct. 1, 2021, for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic school year. The federal deadline to submit the FAFSA for that academic year is June 30, 2023. However, many states set their own deadlines, which could be much sooner. And federal aid is earmarked on a first-come-first-served basis. So applying earlier is always better.
The FAFSA form for the 2023-2024 school year will become available on Oct. 1, 2022, with a federal deadline of June 30, 2024. This form will reflect additional changes from the FAFSA Simplification Act.