Fafsa Deadline 2024 Fall Semester Start Date. The free application for federal student aid (fafsa) opens each year on october 1. For example, the deadline could be the date your fafsa form is processed or the date the school receives your processed fafsa data.
Each year, the fafsa form for the next academic year becomes available on october 1. Use this as a checklist and guide to understanding what actions you should be taking.