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 2023-2024 academic year can be submitted on or after October 1, 2022. To ensure your file is ready for awarding, we recommend that you submit your FAFSA by the recommended submission date as listed below.
Please visit 2024-25 FAFSA Changes for information regarding the 2024–25 FAFSA®.
Application Term | FAFSA | Recommended Submission Date |
Spring 2024 | 2023-2024 | October 1, 2023 |
Summer 2024 | 2023-2024 | January 15, 2024 |
Fall 2024 | 2024-2025 | April 15, 2024 |
Spring 2025 | 2024-2025 | October 1, 2024 |
Summer 2025 | 2024-2025 | January 15, 2025 |
FAFSA Application Process
- FAFSA will open on or after October 1 the year prior to enrollment. (Please read notice above for 2024 exception).
- If you are starting in the fall, it is recommended you submit your FAFSA by April 15, 2024 for fall 2024 enrollment.
- The state priority deadline to submit your FAFSA is April 15, 2024 for fall 2024 enrollment.
- A FAFSA is required in order to be considered for federal and state 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 a 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