FAFSA® Resources from Arizona, Florida and the Federal Student Aid Office

Students, parents and educational institutions can utilize these resources for the latest FAFSA® form

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by Helios Staff
February 20, 2024

Updated as of May 11, 2026

Since the release of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, there has been uncertainty around who can apply, when and how. Keep reading to receive the latest FAFSA announcements and explore resources from Arizona, Florida and the Federal Student Aid office.

Federal FAFSA Completion Deadline:

The 2026-27 FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2027. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 12, 2027.

Federal Student Aid

Follow Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, on social media for frequent updates:

For students and families: Use Federal Student Aid’s pro tips to successfully complete the FAFSA form.

National College Attainment Network (NCAN)

NCAN’s FAFSA Tracker: See your state’s FAFSA completion rate for the current school year.

NCAN 2026-27 FAFSA Page: NCAN launched a resource page for members and partners with essential tools and information necessary to aid in FAFSA completion.

Mixed-status family FAFSA completion

View Aliento’s FAFSA page for more information on filing as a U.S. citizen in a mixed-status family.

If you are a student in a mixed-status family experiencing issues with the FAFSA application, you can complete Aliento’s survey and they will contact you with assistance.

National FAFSA Resources

Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend. Additional forms may be required.

Arizona FAFSA Hotline: Call 1-833-293-2372 for help with FAFSA completion, college applications and next steps for enrollment. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

College Ready AZ offers resources to plan for college at Arizona’s public universities.

  • For high schools and districts: Arizona College Connect is an innovative FAFSA database that provides authorized high school and district personnel with their student-level FAFSA data.
  • For educators, counselors and partners supporting FAFSA completion: The Arizona FAFSA Challenge celebrates the outstanding efforts of Arizona high schools to encourage their seniors to complete this critical form. It will run from September 24 through April 30.

Ask Benji – A free, 24/7 FAFSA support to help Arizona families fill out the FAFSA and access thousands of dollars of grants, loans, and scholarships to help pay for education after high school.

AzCAN FAFSA Resource Hub – Arizona College Access Network (AzCAN) lists training webinars, toolkits, alerts and more.

Arizona FAFSA Resources

Submit your application by May 15, 2026 (date processed). Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend. Additional forms may be required.

FCAN resources – College Ready Florida is a series of four statewide initiatives aimed at supporting a college-going culture by helping students plan for their futures, navigate the college-going process, and access and complete a postsecondary education.

Strengthening Statewide FAFSA Completion one-pager – FCAN launched a resource to help families, schools, and communities boost access to college financial aid and drive progress toward Florida’s talent and workforce goals.

LEAP Tampa Bay’s FAFSA comprehensive guide, workshops and webinars – Explore LEAP Tampa Bay’s comprehensive FAFSA guide that answers commonly asked questions and provides key dates. LEAP also offers workshops and webinars for parents and students with available professionals to assist with FAFSA form completion.

Bridge 2 Life FAFSA resources – Bridge 2 Life in Broward County created a page of FAFSA resources to share about the financial aid process.

Florida FAFSA Resources

As new information is released, we will continue to update this page with various resources and key dates to know. For additional FAFSA and financial aid updates, follow us on social media:

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