2026-27 FAFSA
The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open! On this page, the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) has compiled tools and resources our members and partners can use to aid their students in FAFSA completion.
Tools and Resources to Help You Prepare for the 2026-27 FAFSA
Practitioner Resources
Resources and tools from NCAN, our partners, and the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), including a training deck, parent/student guides, how-to articles, infographics, and fact sheets.
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Awareness Toolkit
Sample tools and resources you can use to inform your parents, students, partners, stakeholders, and communities about the 2026-27 FAFSA.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Have questions about the 2026-27 FAFSA? You're not the only one! Get answers to all your FAQs about the form and process.
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Federal Student Aid's FAFSA Resources
Resources and tools from the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) that you can use to support your students and families as they complete the FAFSA.
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Training Opportunities
NCAN and other organizations will be host webinars to prepare practitioners for the 2026-27 FAFSA. Check the schedule on a regular basis for additions.
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NCAN's FAFSA Tracker
This data dashboard tracks & ranks states’ progress toward 100% of their HS seniors completing the FAFSA (Note: As of December 1, contains 2026-27 data)
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State Systems and Financial Aid Deadlines
Click to find state-specific information about policy, financial aid deadlines, approaches to FAFSA completion, and more.
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Resources and Events by State
This map features resources and events designed to help students and their families learn about financial aid and find FAFSA workshops.
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