{"id":3107,"date":"2023-09-29T14:06:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T21:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/?p=3107"},"modified":"2024-07-09T16:36:02","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T23:36:02","slug":"the-fafsa-is-changing-in-2024-heres-how-to-prepare-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/2023\/09\/29\/the-fafsa-is-changing-in-2024-heres-how-to-prepare-now\/","title":{"rendered":"The FAFSA is changing in 2024. Here’s how to prepare now."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is typically available on October 1. But this year, the form won\u2019t be available until December.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the delay? Big changes are coming to the FAFSA process, including a more streamlined application process and new eligibility rules.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what you need to know and how to prepare now.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the FAFSA?  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not familiar with the FAFSA, here\u2019s the gist. The FAFSA is a form you and your family can complete annually to determine your eligibility for financial aid to fund your college education<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By filling out the FAFSA, you can potentially qualify for grants, work-study, federal student loans, scholarships and other forms of aid. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over 85% of students receive financial aid in some form (so make sure to fill out your FAFSA so you don\u2019t miss out).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is FAFSA changing?  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the 2024-2025 FAFSA form being available later, there are also changes coming to the application process itself. Here are the biggest changes you\u2019ll see when the form becomes available at the end of the year.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n