2026–27 FAFSA Application Process and Pell Grant Eligibility Changes
A guide to 2026–27 FAFSA filing steps, the federal deadline, maximum Pell Grant, and asset exclusions for qualifying family businesses and family farms.
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2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid — Don’t Miss Out on Pell Grants
2026–27 FAFSA Form and Pell Grant Eligibility Updates
The 2026–27 FAFSA must be submitted online through StudentAid.gov, and the federal deadline is 11:59 p.m. Central Time on June 30, 2027.
State and college priority deadlines may be much earlier than the federal deadline, and some aid must be applied for before available funds are exhausted.
The scheduled maximum Federal Pell Grant award for 2026–27 is $7,395, but the actual amount varies depending on financial need, enrollment intensity, period of attendance, and costs determined by the school.
The net worth of qualifying family businesses with at most 100 employees and family farms where the family resides is excluded from 2026–27 FAFSA assets.
After submission, you should check the processing status, Student Aid Index, input errors, and school list in the FAFSA Submission Summary.