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The 2025-26 FAFSA is Available Now – Why College-Bound Students And Families Should Complete It As Soon As Possible – Business Wire


More than a Quarter of Families Skipped FAFSA Last Year, Missing Out on Scholarships, Grants, and Federal Financial Aid
Sallie Mae Offers Free Step-by-Step Guide and Tools to Help More Families Complete the FAFSA
NEWARK, Del.–()–The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for academic year 2025-26 is available now, and completing it is one of the most important steps for students and families planning for higher education – it’s the gateway to accessing more than $100 billion in scholarships, grants, and federal financial aid for college.

Completing the FAFSA as soon as possible is also critical as some school and state-based aid is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Roughly a quarter of families (26%), however, skipped the FAFSA last year. Separately, one-quarter of families making less than $100,000 – those who would likely qualify for Pell grants and other need-based aid – chose not to file the FAFSA because they believed they made too much money.
“When it comes to paying for higher education, the last thing you want to do is leave free money on the table, so that’s why all students and families should complete the FAFSA,” said Rick Castellano, vice president, Sallie Mae. “Now is the time to get in line for scholarships, grants, and other aid that can help make college more accessible and affordable.”
Sallie Mae offers the following tips to help families complete the FAFSA with confidence:
Sallie Mae also offers free FAFSA webinars in English and Spanish and an award-winning video series to help students and families complete the FAFSA. Families can also connect to scholarships for free using Scholarship Search by Sallie, no registration required.
For more information, tips, and resources on completing the FAFSA, visit: SallieMae.com.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader in private student lending, we provide financing and know-how to support access to college and offer products and resources to help customers make new goals and experiences, beyond college, happen. Learn more at SallieMae.com. Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.
Category: Financial Literacy
Caron Jackson
caron.jackson@salliemae.com
856-873-0476
Caron Jackson
caron.jackson@salliemae.com
856-873-0476

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