Applying For Aid
Complete the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) allows you to be automatically considered for federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs based on your dependency status and Student Aid Index (SAI). Click here for more details regarding the FAFSA Simplification Changes.
2025-2026 FAFSA
| Semesters Attending USF: | FAFSA Available Beginning: | Use Federal Tax Data From: | Priority Application Date: | FAFSA Filing Deadline: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 | November 21, 2024 | 2023 | May 15, 2025 | June 30, 2026 |
The FUTURE Act of 2019 requires all FAFSA filers to provide consent to retrieve and disclose Federal Tax Information (FTI) from the IRS using the Direct Data Exchange (DDX) to be eligible for federal student aid.
Be sure our federal school code 001537 is on your FAFSA when you apply each year. Use your FSA ID to sign your FAFSA electronically. If you are a dependent student, one of your parents must have their own FSA ID to sign your FAFSA.
NOTE: If you are attending USF in the summer of 2025, you must complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA in addition to the 2025-2026 FAFSA.
PRIORITY APPLICATION DATE:
Meeting the May 15, 2025 priority date allows you the best opportunity to be considered for the most aid types
possible.
FAFSA Scams
The FAFSA is free - there is no charge to apply for financial aid. Beware of sites
advertising services to help you apply for financial aid for a fee. If you use one
of these services, you will be providing personal information to a non-government
agency.
Avoid Frauds & Scams
Check out these tips from the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Education to protect yourself and your personal information.
Not from Florida? Click here to check state specific grants and programs.
2024-2025 FAFSA
| Semesters Attending USF: | FAFSA Available Beginning: | Use Federal Tax Data From: | Priority Application Date: | FAFSA Filing Deadline: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025 | December 2023 (exact date TBD by Dept. of Education) | 2022 | March 1, 2024 | June 30, 2025 |
The FUTURE Act of 2019 requires all FAFSA filers to provide consent to retrieve and disclose Federal Tax Information (FTI) from the IRS using the Direct Data Exchange (DDX) to be eligible for federal student aid.
Be sure our federal school code 001537 is on your FAFSA when you apply each year. Use your FSA ID to sign your FAFSA electronically. If you are a dependent student, one of your parents must have their own FSA ID to sign your FAFSA.
NOTE: If you are attending USF in the summer of 2024, you must complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA in addition to the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
PRIORITY APPLICATION DATE:
Meeting the March 1, 2024 priority date allows you the best opportunity to be considered for the most aid types
possible.
FAFSA Scams
The FAFSA is free - there is no charge to apply for financial aid. Beware of sites
advertising services to help you apply for financial aid for a fee. If you use one
of these services, you will be providing personal information to a non-government
agency.
Avoid Frauds & Scams
Check out these tips from the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Education to protect yourself and your personal information.
Not from Florida? Click here to check state specific grants and programs.