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The FAFSA\u00ae Simplification Act<\/a> is a major overhaul of the processes and systems used to award federal student aid. It simplifies the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA\u00ae)<\/a>, changes how financial need is calculated, and updates policies for schools that offer federal aid programs. These changes aim to make the process easier and more straightforward for students and families.<\/p>\n

For additional information on recent changes, please refer to the <\/span>FAFSA\u00ae Updates<\/a> and studentaid.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Key FAFSA\u00ae Changes Explained<\/h2>\n

2026-2027 Changes<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The FAFSA\u00ae Simplification Act is a major overhaul of the processes and systems used to award federal student aid. It simplifies the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA\u00ae), changes how financial need is calculated, and updates policies for schools that offer federal aid programs. 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