What are the FAFSA Deadlines?
Federal Deadlines
2025-2026
The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time (CT) on June 30, 2026. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 13, 2026.
2026-2027
The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2027. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 12, 2027.
State FAFSA Deadlines
2025-2026
FAFSA applications must be submitted by:
(Financial Aid applications must be submitted by the dates below in order to be eligible for state aid during the specified term(s))
- April 15, 2025 for renewal* & all EOF students (Fall 25 / Spring 26)
- September 15, 2025 for new students (Fall 25 / Spring 26)
- February 15, 2026 for new students (Spring 26 only)
*(Renewal = Students who received a Tuition Aid grant (TAG) for AY 2024-25)
FAFSA applications must be completed by:
(All tasks must be completed on NJFAMS by the dates below in order to be eligible for state aid during the specified term(s))
- October 1, 2025 (Fall 25)
- March 1, 2026 (Spring 26)
2026-2027
FAFSA applications must be submitted by:
(Financial Aid applications must be submitted by the dates below in order to be eligible for state aid during the specified term(s))
- April 15, 2026 for renewal* students (Fall 25 / Spring 26)
- September 15, 2026 for new students (Fall 25 / Spring 26)
- February 15, 2027 for new students (Spring 26 only)
*(Renewal = Students who received a Tuition Aid grant (TAG) for AY 2025-26)
FAFSA applications must be completed by:
(All tasks must be completed on NJFAMS by the dates below in order to be eligible for state aid during the specified term(s))
- October 1, 2026 (Fall 26)
- March 1, 2027 (Spring 27)
For more information regarding deadlines, you can visit Federal FAFSA Deadlines and/or State FAFSA Deadlines.
