Reference · Deadlines
Which FAFSA deadline applies to the 2026/27 U.S. aid year?
The federal FAFSA submission deadline for the 2026/27 aid year is 30 June 2027. Students can face earlier deadlines from their school or state programme. The federal form also requires the school to have complete, correct information by the last day of enrollment.
Sources checked
- 10 January 2027Arkansas ArFuture spring deadline
- 1 March 2027Tennessee HOPE spring deadline
- 1 May 2027Tennessee HOPE summer deadline
- 30 June 2027Federal FAFSA submission deadline
Use the earliest applicable deadline from your school, state and federal programme.
The federal form sets two different conditions
The U.S. Department of Education must receive the 2026/27 form by 30 June 2027. The same form says your college must have correct, complete information by your last day of enrollment in that school year. Check both dates. Source 1
Schools set their own aid dates
Federal Student Aid says colleges, career schools and trade schools typically set the earliest deadlines. A school can have a priority date for consideration. If you are considering more than one school, check the dates for each institution. Source 2
State dates can depend on the term and programme
Arkansas lists 10 January for its ArFuture spring term. Tennessee lists 1 March and 1 May for the HOPE spring and summer terms. The rows identify the programme because a date in one programme does not establish the deadline for other state aid. Source 3 Source 4 Source 1
Check any additional applications
The FAFSA form notes that state or college aid may require other forms. The New York listing makes that condition explicit even though its printed date matches the federal deadline. Check the state or school instructions for supporting applications and documents. Source 1 Source 2