04/17/2026
The U.S. Department of Education is making changes to the file layout of the 2026-2027 FAFSA. Because of these changes, there will be a temporary delay in how schools receive and process FAFSA information as school systems need to be updated to receive these file layout changes.
What this means:
Starting April 26, 2026, we will not be able to process new or updated FAFSA information for the 2026–2027 year for a short period of time.
This delay is due to a required system update that must be completed before we can resume processing. We expect processing to resume once the update has been released and tested, which may be around mid-June (timing is still being confirmed).
What this means for you:
✅Already submitted your 2026-2027 FAFSA? Check your student center for any financial aid to do items that may need your attention, but otherwise, no action is needed.
✅Submitted your 2026-2027 FAFSA just before or after April 26? Please expect processing delays since we cannot load your FAFSA, but know that once we can, we will let you know that we have resumed processing!
✅Haven’t submitted your 2026-2027 FAFSA? It’s not too late and you still can complete it after April 26th. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible!
We will keep you posted as we have updates!
