When to Apply:
2025-2026 FAFSA Application Process
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available now! Students and parents will be reporting Prior-Prior Year income within their on-line FAFSA application. Although parent's information may be required, it is the student's responsibility to complete all application requirements for all aid programs.
Follow these steps outlined below:
- Apply for a FSA ID and Password. A FSA ID and Password lets you apply, "sign" your online FAFSA, make corrections to your application information and more - all online. Go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to apply!
- Collect 2023 documents, including income tax returns, W-2 forms, and other records of income to apply. A complete list of what you need can be found at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
- Complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible, preferably in October, in order to meet school and state aid deadlines. Apply online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Fredonia's federal school code is 002844. If you are a New York State resident, please complete and submit the NYS Student Aid Payment Application for the NYS TAP grant at www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/nys-tap/apply-for-tap.html. Fredonia state code is 0915.