{"id":2921,"date":"2026-09-08T16:52:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T21:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myredkite.com\/blog\/?p=2921"},"modified":"2026-09-08T16:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T21:52:03","slug":"fafsa-opens-soon-5-things-families-can-do-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myredkite.com\/blog\/fafsa-opens-soon-5-things-families-can-do-now\/","title":{"rendered":"FAFSA Opens Soon: 5 Things Families Can Do Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"color:#3084a0\">Get these key details organized before the 2027\u201328 FAFSA opens.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FAFSA season is almost here. The 2027\u201328 FAFSA is expected to be available by October 1, but families don\u2019t have to wait until then to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether your student is applying to college for the first time or returning for another year, here are five things to have on your radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-1024x410.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2922 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/410;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-f873e471\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"332\" height=\"336\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2862 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-1.jpg 332w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-1-296x300.jpg 296w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 332px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 332\/336;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-62aae154\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" style=\"color:#3084a0\">Make sure you have the right FAFSA<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your student will attend college during the 2027\u201328 academic year, including students starting college in fall 2027, they will need the&nbsp;<strong>2027\u201328 FAFSA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The currently available 2026\u201327 FAFSA applies to the current award year, so double-check the year before beginning a form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-f873e471\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"481\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2863 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2.jpg 481w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 481px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 481\/481;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-62aae154\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\" style=\"color:#3084a0\">Check your StudentAid.gov accounts<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your student and every parent or other contributor providing information on the FAFSA will need their own&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\"><strong>StudentAid.gov account<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accounts cannot be shared. If you already have one, make sure you can sign in and that your contact information is current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-f873e471\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"125\" height=\"136\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2887 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 125px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 125\/136;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-62aae154\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"color:#3084a0\">Start the college list<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your student\u2019s list does not have to be final before they submit the FAFSA. Begin with the colleges they are currently considering. Schools can be added or removed later if their plans change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group green-callout has-custom-css has-background wp-custom-css-4360d85c\" style=\"background-color:#eaf7f3;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The college list can change later. It doesn\u2019t have to be perfect before your student completes the FAFSA.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-f873e471\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"196\" height=\"203\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2882 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 196px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 196\/203;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-62aae154\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" style=\"color:#3084a0\">Find your deadlines<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is more than one FAFSA deadline to pay attention to. Add every applicable deadline to a shared calendar so nothing slips through the cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"345\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-1-1024x345.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2935 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-1-1024x345.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-1-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-1-768x259.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/345;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some financial aid may be limited, so state and college priority deadlines are especially important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-f873e471\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"237\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2893 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 232px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 232\/237;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-62aae154\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\" style=\"color:#3084a0\">Gather what you may need<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need to assemble a giant FAFSA folder, but it helps to know where important information is before you begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-11cda9db\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"259\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/checkmark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2937 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 291px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 291\/259;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2025 federal tax records<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-11cda9db\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"259\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/checkmark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2937 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 291px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 291\/259;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Checking and savings balances<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-11cda9db\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"259\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/checkmark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2937 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 291px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 291\/259;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investment records, if applicable<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-11cda9db\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"259\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/checkmark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2937 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 291px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 291\/259;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Records of untaxed income, if requested<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-11cda9db\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"259\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/checkmark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2937 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 291px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 291\/259;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Login information for each contributor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-11cda9db\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"259\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/checkmark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2937 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 291px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 291\/259;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your student\u2019s current college list<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-437b9673 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f4f3f2;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1925 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb-768x768.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;font-size:22px\"><strong>Red Kite Pro Tip:<\/strong> Much of your federal tax information can be transferred directly from the IRS after you provide consent. Still, keeping your 2025 tax records nearby can help if the FAFSA requests additional information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-4-1024x410.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2941 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-4-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-4-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-4-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Your-FAFSA-Prep-Checklist-4.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/410;\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get these key details organized before the 2027\u201328 FAFSA opens. FAFSA season is almost here. 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