2023-24 Financial Aid Season

The 2023-24 Financial Aid Season
October 1 marks the beginning of the 2023-24 financial aid season for college students. The Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile open on this date.
To qualify for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, students and, in most cases, their parent(s) must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Depending on what schools the student is applying to, the CSS Profile may also be required.
Financial aid can be in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. (It is best to avoid loans whenever possible.) Financial aid packages usually include some combination of two or more of the listed items.