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FAFSA

2017 - 2018 FAFSA

(Early FAFSA/Prior Prior Year)

The 2017–18 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles

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Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, students will be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year. (In the past, they had to wait until January 1). In addition, applicants will no longer need to estimate income and tax information and will be able to retrieve their data directly from the IRS, right from the first day the FAFSA is available. Students also will have information about their Expected Family Contributions earlier, helping them as they’re going through the college application and selection process. 

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Keeping Up with the Capitol: Quarterly Update from AACRAO's Government Relations Team

July 28, 2026

July 28, 2026 | 2:00-3:00 pm ET

Join the AACRAO government relations team for an overview of recent public policy issues impacting higher education. There will be time at the end for audience questions.

Note: The GR Quarterly Webinar has been rescheduled from May 19 to July 28. Please register for the July 28 webinar using the button below.