The government shutdown has ended, and we’re back to help answer your questions about federal student aid. Remember to complete your FAFSA® form before your state's deadline at fafsa.gov
Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer
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Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer
@FSACOO
Official account for the chief operating officer for the office of Federal Student Aid (FSA). Posts prior to Jan. 20, 2025, are from previous administrations.
- Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer repostedYou can still fill out your FAFSA® form! Financial aid disbursements aren’t affected by the government shutdown. You should still make payments on your federal student loans. Need help? Aidan’s got your back 24/7 at StudentAid.gov We won’t be posting or replying to
Federal Student Aid is taking action to better support borrowers. In addition to reactive issue resolution, our newly renamed Office of Consumer Education & Ombudsman will focus on proactive borrower support—through education, tools, and transparency. We're also developing a- 🎓 The 2026–27 FAFSA® form is Now Live – It's Time to Apply! Whether you’re a high school senior, current college student, or returning adult learner, completing the FAFSA form is the most important step you can take toward unlocking financial aid for your education. Each year,It's here and it's earlier than ever before! Complete your FAFSA form today at fafsa.gov
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The 2026-27 FAFSA form is LIVE — the earliest launch in history! 🎉 Under @POTUS leadership, the form is available ahead of schedule and American families can now complete the form in minutes. Visit StudentAid.gov to fill out your FAFSA today!
00:00 - 📢 Financial aid administrators, mentors, and counselors: The 2026–27 FAFSA® Preview Presentation is here! ✔️ Screenshots of the new form ✔️ Training and event resource ✔️ Planning support 🔗 Download the PowerPoint or PDF on FSA Partner Connect: ow.ly/ScBV50WQrSm
- As we continue to improve our services, I'm excited to announce key updates to the 2026 –27 FAFSA® form as required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: ✅ Exclusion of certain family-owned business assets from SAI calculation ✅ Changes to the Federal Pell Grant eligibility
- The 2026–27 FAFSA® prototype is now live. The prototype is a web-based tool that allows counselors, mentors, college access professionals, and others to navigate specific scenarios that many FAFSA applicants will encounter on the live website. This is a key step in preparing our
- Today, as we observe Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, we are reminded of the values and freedoms that shape our country and of our responsibilities as citizens. @usedgov has published a list of ideas for how our partners and the public can observe this important day!
- Thank you to everyone who joined our spotlight session at @NCANetwork last week! We were glad to connect with advisers, counselors, and other higher ed partners to share the latest updates about the 2026–27 FAFSA® form, including updates about the beta testing phases.
- As we prepare for the launch of the 2026–27 FAFSA® form, a limited number of students and contributors can access it for early testing. Our goal? A smoother, more reliable experience for every student and family. Learn more about the upgrades we’re implementing this fall:
- In a recent letter to superintendents, we’re encouraging schools to help students get a head start on the financial aid process by joining the 2026–27 #FAFSA beta. By signing up at StudentAid.gov/joinbeta, students can help us test the form and complete their FAFSA® form early.
- The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report on FAFSA® oversight. We are excited to highlight the improvements made by the FAFSA team this past year. ✅ 14M+ FAFSA submissions for 2025–26 ✅ Faster fixes, better tools, and positive student feedback ✅
