The 2027-2028 FAFSA is open: What families should do now
The 2027-2028 FAFSA opened on September 23, 2026. Here is how students and contributors should complete it, read the new real-time results, and handle the next steps.
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CSS Profile 2027-2028: Who needs it and what families should gather
The Fall 2027/Spring 2028 CSS Profile is open. Find out whether your colleges require it, what it costs, which records to gather, and how parent accounts, IDOC, and corrections work.
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Request college application fee waivers before submission week, use the correct process for each application platform, and know when counselor verification or a college-specific decision is still required.
How to Use a College Net Price Calculator Before You Apply
A college net price calculator estimates annual cost after grants and scholarships. Learn what to gather, compare, rerun, and question before you apply.