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Submitting the FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

To apply for federal financial aid, and to apply for many state student aid programs, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Electronic versions of the FAFSA make applying for financial aid faster and easier than ever

Important Note: Add Georgia Southern’s school code 001572 to ensure your FAFSA arrives to Georgia Southern! When searching by city, avoid selecting Savannah as it may populate to the wrong school code.

If you plan to attend college from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 you will submit the FAFSA 2025-2026 you can submit the FAFSA from December 31, 2023 – June 30, 2026 using tax information from 2023.

If you plan to attend college from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 you will submit the FAFSA 2026-2027 you can submit the FAFSA from September 24, 2025 – June 30, 2027 using tax information from 2024.


2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The 2026-2027 academic year includes:

  • Fall 2026
  • Spring 2027
  • Summer 2027

If you plan to enroll in any of these terms, you must complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA.


2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The 2025-2026 academic year includes:

  • Fall 2025
  • Spring 2026
  • Summer 2026

If you plan to enroll in any of these terms, you must complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA.


FAFSA Tutorials