Overview

• The FAFSA will have a soft launch on October 1 for a limited group of students.
• Full access to the FAFSA will be available to all families by December 1, 2024.
• This delay follows last year's troubled FAFSA rollout, which faced significant technical issues.
• Lawmakers have criticized the delay, pushing for an October 1 release in future years.
• Families are advised to prepare early and consider financial safety schools due to potential delays.