# 2025-08510: Millions Face Another FAFSA Form Review, This Time for 2026–27

2025-08510, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), is a Federal Register notice from Education Department published 2025-05-14, effective Updates apply to the 2026-2027 FAFSA form; revisions are being proposed for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. (as of 2026-10-20).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-08510
- Title: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Education Department
- Citation: 90 FR 20464
- Published: 2025-05-14
- Effective: Updates apply to the 2026-2027 FAFSA form; revisions are being proposed for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-20

## In one line

Millions Face Another FAFSA Form Review, This Time for 2026–27

## Summary

The Department of Education is updating the 2026-2027 FAFSA form, which millions of students and families use to apply for federal student aid. They’re asking for public feedback by June 13, 2025, to make sure the form is clear, useful, and not too time-consuming. This update affects over 31 million responses and aims to keep the financial aid process smooth and fair.

## Abstract

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

## Effects PRIA read

- 2026-2027 FAFSA Form Update: benefit, medium. The Department of Education is updating the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. You (students and families) may see a smoother, clearer application process when you apply for federal financial aid, and the Department says the changes could help you save money on college…

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## Sources
- [2025-08510 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/14/2025-08510/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-for)
- [2025-08510 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-05-14/pdf/2025-08510.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-08510 (as of 2026-10-20).