FAFSA News Update (February 2024)
February 2, 2024
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The Department of Education has begun its "soft launch" of the newly designed 2024-2025 FAFSA. At this time the FAFSA is now available 24/7, however there are several known form issues that may prevent certain users from completing their submission. Additionally, the Department has announced that FAFSA submissions will not be sent to student's selected colleges until March 2024 - causing a delay of updating your student account by several months. |
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What does this mean for you?
If you can complete the FAFSA now, you will not need to resubmit the form once the "soft launch" period ends.
Please be aware that the Department of Education is working to resolve the form issues preventing various users from completing their FAFSA. We advise to revisit the FAFSA web page often to continue you application once corrections have been implemented.
Due to the delay in receiving your FAFSA submission, our Student Financial Aid office cannot confirm that your FAFSA has been received until late March or April.
Don't worry. We will send out email communications to your student ACES email once we have received your FAFSA so that you stay informed of your progress.
Financial Aid Timeline
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December 31st 2023 Available Now |
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 year became available for students and families to complete as a "soft launch". All parent and spouse contributors, with or without a SSN, may create an FSA ID. |
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January - May 2024 Available Now |
The Student Financial Aid office will be providing hands-on-help for completing the FAFSA or TASFA at our Financial Aid Saturday events. |
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March- April 2024 Upcoming |
The Alamo Colleges District's Student Financial Aid Office will begin to receive your FAFSA submissions. |
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Late May - Early June 2024 Upcoming |
The Alamo Colleges District's Student Financial Aid Office will begin notifying students of their financial aid offers. |
If you need further assistance, please visit our office or contact us by phone at 210-21ALAMO (210-212-5266).