Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)
If you need financial assistance, complete your FAFSA® and make sure to list Texas A&M University's federal school code, 003632.
In order to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must submit a FAFSA® each year. It is available on or after October 1 of the year prior to enrollment. For example, the FAFSA® for the 2025-2026 academic year can be submitted on or after October 1, 2024. To ensure your file is ready for awarding, we recommend that you submit your FAFSA® by the recommended submission date as listed below.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA® will have very limited availability for select student submissions beginning October 1, 2024.Application Term | FAFSA® | Recommended Submission Date |
Spring 2025 | 2024-2025 | October 1, 2024 |
Summer 2025 | 2024-2025 | January 15, 2025 |
Fall 2025 | 2025-2026 | February 15, 2025 |
Spring 2026 | 2025-2026 | October 1, 2025 |
FAFSA® Application Process
- FAFSA® will open on or after October 1 the year prior to enrollment. (Please read notice above for academic year 2025-2026 exception).
- If you are starting in the fall of 2025, it is recommended you submit your FAFSA® by February 15, 2025.
- The state priority deadline to submit your FAFSA® is February 15, 2025 for fall 2025 enrollment.
- A FAFSA® is required to be considered for federal and state financial aid and most institutional financial aid.
- A FAFSA® may be completed online at studentaid.gov
FSA ID
The FSA ID (a username and password) is used to log into U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID confirms your identity when you access your financial aid information and electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents. If you do not already have an FSA ID, you can create one when creating an account with studentaid.gov.The security of your FSA ID is important. Your FSA ID can be used to:
- Electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents,
- Access your personal records
- Finalize binding legal obligations
Note: Every parent and contributor, even those who do not have a Social Security Number will need to create an FSA ID.
If you are a parent contributor and have additional questions about creating your FSA account or completing the FAFSA® , please visit FSA’s Contributor Information page.