2024-2025 FAFSA Updates

The FAFSA is changing for the 2024-2025 aid year. This page is dedicated to updates regarding the FAFSA and tips for how to prepare for the changes to the FAFSA. Students can also monitor their University email for updates.


what we commit to 

As the Department of Education works to finalize the FAFSA Simplification Act, know that Charlotte is committed to communicating changes to the awarding process and anticipated impacts to our students and families as soon as details are confirmed. As of now, we know there are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. As a result, the new form will be available in December 2023, not Oct. 1. The changes to the FAFSA form for the 2024–25 aid year include expanded eligibility for federal student aid and a more streamlined application process.


Updates

Nov. 15, 2023

The U.S. Department of Education released new details on the redesigned and streamlined Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. The primary update is that the improved FAFSA form will be available for students and parents by Dec. 31, 2023. You can view the full update, “Update on the Simplified, Streamlined, Redesigned 2024-25 FAFSA” by visiting Federal Student Aid.

If you have questions about the information outlined in the announcement, you can submit them to the Department using the Contact Customer Support form in FSA’s Partner Connect Help Center. To submit a question, please enter your name, email address, topic, and question. When submitting a question related to this announcement, please select the topic “2024-25 FAFSA.”

Sept. 28, 2023

The FAFSA is changing for the 2024-2025 aid year. As of now, we know there are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Here’s what we know:

  • There are six key changes coming to the 2024-25 FAFSA:
    • Spouses or stepparents may need to participate as a contributor.
    • Federal tax information will be transferred directly from the IRS into the form. 
    • Consent and approval for the transfer of federal tax information are required to be eligible for federal student aid. 
    • Everyone must have their own StudentAid.gov account, these accounts can be created ahead of completing the FAFSA. 
    • You can view more details about the status of your FAFSA
    • Upon completion of your FAFSA, your information can be sent to up to 20 colleges, career schools or trade schools. 

Resources

Federal Student Aid (FSA) Website

Monitor the FSA website for first-hand information and updates regarding the 2024-25 FAFSA.

Video Resources

Federal Student Aid (FSA) YouTube

  • Check out the 2024–25 FAFSA FAQ Video playlist that will share details about what the FAFSA is, changes which are coming to the 2024-25 application, and details regarding FAFSA contributors.
  • This channel also includes explanation videos that share insights into informed borrowing and student loans.

FSA Outreach YouTube

Additional Information

Did you fill out a FAFSA form for 2023–24?

Didn’t submit a 2023–24 FAFSA form?

You can also follow Federal Student Aid (FSA) on social media for announcements and resources.

Questions?

Questions about the information outlined on the FSA website can be submitted to the Department of Education using the Contact Customer Support form in FSA’s Partner Connect Help Center. To submit a question, please enter your name, email address, topic, and question. When submitting a question related to this announcement, please select the topic “2024-25 FAFSA.”