The 2025-26 FAFSA® is Available Now – Why College-Bound Students And Families Should Complete It As Soon As Possible
Sallie Mae (SLM) announces that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for academic year 2025-26 is now available, providing access to over $100 billion in scholarships, grants, and federal financial aid. Key findings reveal that 26% of families skipped FAFSA last year, including one-quarter of families earning under $100,000 who mistakenly believed they made too much money to qualify.
The company emphasizes the importance of early FAFSA completion, as some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To assist families, Sallie Mae provides free resources including: step-by-step FAFSA guides, webinars in English and Spanish, and a scholarship search tool. Important tips include creating an FSA ID early, knowing submission deadlines, filing annually, and avoiding common application errors.
Sallie Mae (SLM) annuncia che la Domanda Gratuita per l'Agevolazione Federale per gli Studenti (FAFSA) per l'anno accademico 2025-26 è ora disponibile, offrendo accesso a oltre 100 miliardi di dollari in borse di studio, sovvenzioni e aiuti finanziari federali. I principali risultati rivelano che il 26% delle famiglie ha saltato la FAFSA l'anno scorso, inclusa una famiglia su quattro che guadagna meno di 100.000 dollari e che erroneamente credeva di guadagnare troppo per qualificarsi.
L'azienda sottolinea l'importanza di completare la FAFSA in anticipo, poiché alcuni aiuti sono assegnati secondo l'ordine di arrivo. Per aiutare le famiglie, Sallie Mae offre risorse gratuite, tra cui: guide passo dopo passo per la FAFSA, webinar in inglese e spagnolo, e uno strumento di ricerca delle borse di studio. I consigli importanti includono la creazione anticipata di un FSA ID, la conoscenza delle scadenze per la presentazione, la presentazione annuale e l'evitare errori comuni nella domanda.
Sallie Mae (SLM) anuncia que la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA) para el año académico 2025-26 ya está disponible, proporcionando acceso a más de 100 mil millones de dólares en becas, subvenciones y ayuda financiera federal. Los hallazgos clave revelan que el 26% de las familias omitieron la FAFSA el año pasado, incluyendo a una de cada cuatro familias que ganan menos de 100,000 dólares y que erroneamente creían que ganaban demasiado para calificar.
La compañía enfatiza la importancia de completar la FAFSA lo antes posible, ya que algunos tipos de ayuda se otorgan por orden de llegada. Para ayudar a las familias, Sallie Mae proporciona recursos gratuitos, incluyendo: guías paso a paso para la FAFSA, seminarios web en inglés y español y una herramienta de búsqueda de becas. Consejos importantes incluyen crear un FSA ID temprano, conocer las fechas límite, presentar anualmente y evitar errores comunes en la solicitud.
Sallie Mae (SLM)는 2025-26 학년도 연방 학생 재정 지원 신청서(FAFSA)가 이제 이용 가능하다고 발표하며, 1,000억 달러 이상의 장학금, 보조금 및 연방 재정 지원에 접근할 수 있음을 알립니다. 주요 결과에 따르면 지난해 가족의 26%가 FAFSA를 건너뛰었다고 합니다, 이는 10만 달러 이하의 수입을 올리는 가족 중 4분의 1이 자격을 얻기 위해 너무 많은 돈을 벌고 있다고 잘못 생각했던 경우입니다.
회사는 일부 지원이 선착순으로 제공되기 때문에 FAFSA의 조기 완료가 중요하다고 강조합니다. 가족을 돕기 위해 Sallie Mae는 무료 자원, 단계별 FAFSA 가이드, 영어 및 스페인어로 된 웨비나, 장학금 검색 도구 등을 제공합니다. 중요한 팁으로는 FSA ID를 조기에 생성하는 것, 제출 마감일을 아는 것, 매년 제출하는 것, 일반적인 신청 오류를 피하는 것이 포함됩니다.
Sallie Mae (SLM) annonce que la Demande Gratuite d'Aide Fédérale aux Étudiants (FAFSA) pour l'année académique 2025-26 est désormais disponible, offrant un accès à plus de 100 milliards de dollars en bourses d'études, subventions et aides financières fédérales. Des résultats clés révèlent que 26 % des familles ont omis de remplir la FAFSA l'année dernière, y compris un quart des familles gagnant moins de 100 000 dollars qui pensaient à tort qu'elles gagnaient trop d'argent pour être éligibles.
L'entreprise souligne l'importance de remplir la FAFSA tôt, car certaines aides sont attribuées selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi. Pour aider les familles, Sallie Mae propose des ressources gratuites, y compris : des guides étape par étape pour la FAFSA, des webinaires en anglais et en espagnol, ainsi qu'un outil de recherche de bourses d'études. Les conseils importants incluent la création précoce d'un FSA ID, la connaissance des délais de soumission, le dépôt annuel et l'évitement d'erreurs courantes dans la demande.
Sallie Mae (SLM) gibt bekannt, dass der kostenlose Antrag auf federal studentische Hilfe (FAFSA) für das akademische Jahr 2025-26 now verfügbar ist und Zugang zu über 100 Milliarden Dollar an Stipendien, Zuschüssen und öffentlicher finanzieller Hilfe bietet. Wichtige Erkenntnisse zeigen, dass 26 % der Familien im letzten Jahr die FAFSA ausgelassen haben, darunter ein Viertel der Familien mit einem Einkommen von unter 100.000 Dollar, die fälschlicherweise dachten, sie würden zu viel Geld verdienen, um sich zu qualifizieren.
Das Unternehmen betont die Bedeutung der frühzeitigen FAFSA-Abgabe, da einige Hilfen nach dem Windhundprinzip vergeben werden. Um den Familien zu helfen, stellt Sallie Mae kostenlose Ressourcen zur Verfügung, einschließlich: Schritt-für-Schritt-FAFSA-Leitfäden, Webinare auf Englisch und Spanisch sowie ein Tool zur Stipendiensuche. Wichtige Tipps sind unter anderem die frühzeitige Erstellung einer FSA-ID, das Kennen der Abgabefristen, die jährliche Einreichung und das Vermeiden häufiger Antragsfehler.
- Offers free tools and resources to help students access over $100 billion in financial aid
- Provides multiple revenue streams through private student lending services
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More than a Quarter of Families Skipped FAFSA Last Year, Missing Out on Scholarships, Grants, and Federal Financial Aid
Sallie Mae Offers Free Step-by-Step Guide and Tools to Help More Families Complete the FAFSA
Completing the FAFSA as soon as possible is also critical as some school and state-based aid is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Roughly a quarter of families (
"When it comes to paying for higher education, the last thing you want to do is leave free money on the table, so that’s why all students and families should complete the FAFSA,” said Rick Castellano, vice president, Sallie Mae. “Now is the time to get in line for scholarships, grants, and other aid that can help make college more accessible and affordable.”
Sallie Mae offers the following tips to help families complete the FAFSA with confidence:
- Create an FSA ID — Both students and parents need a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID, before starting the FAFSA. Create one as soon as possible to avoid delays.
- Know your deadlines — Many states and colleges set priority deadlines to submit the FAFSA to be considered for aid. Families can check deadlines for each state and school and use Sallie Mae’s free step-by-step FAFSA Guide to stay on track.
- Remember to file each year — The FAFSA is not just for incoming freshmen. Undergraduate and graduate students should complete the FAFSA every year in school.
- Don’t assume you won’t qualify for aid — Just about everyone who completes the FAFSA qualifies for some form of aid. In addition, some scholarship eligibility requires students to complete the FAFSA.
- Avoid Errors — Mistakes on the FAFSA can delay the application and impact eligibility for aid. Carefully read all of the questions, do not leave any blank fields, and make sure you receive a confirmation after you submit it.
- Never pay to fill out the FAFSA — Filing is free, period. There are also a variety of free resources available to help students and families complete the FAFSA.
Sallie Mae also offers free FAFSA webinars in English and Spanish and an award-winning video series to help students and families complete the FAFSA. Families can also connect to scholarships for free using Scholarship Search by Sallie, no registration required.
For more information, tips, and resources on completing the FAFSA, visit: SallieMae.com.
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Caron Jackson
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Source: Sallie Mae
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