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Complete the FAFSA

The allows you to be automatically considered for federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs based on your dependency status and Student Aid Index (SAI).

How it Works

• Use USF's School Code: 001537 — You'll be asked which schools you want your FAFSA submission sent to when filling out the form.
• 2026–2027 FAFSA covers: Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
• 2025–2026 FAFSA covers: Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026

Helpful Tips

• Submit Annually: You have to fill out a new FAFSA each year you want aid, and the FAFSA will determine aid for classes from Fall through Summer.
• Plan Ahead: To make sure you get the right financial aid, plan ahead and know which semesters you'll be taking classes.
• Check If You Need Contributors: Assess if your parent or guardian on your FAFSA. If they will be, you and anyone designated as a contributor on your FAFSA will each need an FSA ID.

Let's get started on applying for the FAFSA! Which aid year are you applying for?

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The 2026-2027 FAFSA covers the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 terms. If you want to take classes in Summer 2026, you'll have to submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA as well.

Dates and Deadlines

• FAFSA Opens: October 1, 2025
• USF Priority FAFSA Application Deadline*: January 1, 2026 (tentative)
• Final FAFSA Filing Deadline: June 30, 2027

*We encourage all students to apply by the priority FAFSA application deadline to be considered for the most types of aid possible, along with eligibility and availability of funds.

How to Apply

1. Create, or find, : Remember that you and will each need an FSA ID.
2. Gather your required documents: You'll need your 2024 tax documents, Social Security number, and driver's license (if you have one).
3. Start your FAFSA, and make sure to list USF's school code (001537).
4. Submit the FAFSA using necessary FSA IDs.

Need step-by-step help? Check out the developed by Federal Student Aid.

What's Next

After you submit the FAFSA to the Department of Education, please allow up to 10 business days for USF to receive your submission. We will start releasing financial aid packages in the spring semester. 

Once we have a financial aid release timeline, we will add to the website to ensure you know what to expect.

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The 2025-2026 FAFSA covers the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 terms.

Dates and Deadlines

• FAFSA Opens: October 1, 2024
• USF Priority FAFSA Application Deadline*: May 15, 2025
• Final FAFSA Filing Deadline: June 30, 2026

*We encourage all students to apply by the priority FAFSA application deadline to be considered for the most types of aid possible, along with eligibility and availability of funds.

How to Apply

1. Create, or find, : Remember that you and will each need an FSA ID..
2. Gather your required documents: You'll need your 2023 tax documents, Social Security number, and driver's license (if you have one).
3. Start your FAFSA, and make sure to list USF's school code (001537).
4. Submit the FAFSA using necessary FSA IDs.

Need step-by-step help? Check out the developed by Federal Student Aid.

What's Next

After you submit the FAFSA to the Department of Education, please allow up to 10 business days for USF to receive your submission.

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• The FUTURE Act of 2019: All FAFSA applicants and their contributors are required to give consent for the IRS to retrieve and share their Federal Tax Information (FTI) through the Direct Data Exchange (DDX) in order to qualify for federal student aid.
• FAFSA Scams: The FAFSA is free — there is no charge to apply for financial aid. Beware of sites advertising services to help you apply for financial aid for a fee. If you use one of these services, you will be providing personal information to a non-government agency.
  • Check out these tips from the and the to protect yourself and your personal information.
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