You’ve invested your future in AACC, so apply for the financial aid you need to make that investment pay off.

The most important step you need to take when seeking financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing your FAFSA determines your eligibility for financial aid awards. To continue receiving financial aid, you must complete a new FAFSA for each academic year.

AACC'S FAFSA CODE
002058

2026-27 FAFSA Release

The 2026-27 FAFSA form is available for all students. Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Create a StudentAid.gov account if you don’t already have one.
• Learn about the documents you may need to fill out on the FAFSA form.
• Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA.
• If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.

What’s New in the 2026–27 FAFSA Form?

The 2026–27 FAFSA form comes with two major improvements:

• Instant Identity Verification: New StudentAid.gov accounts will now be verified immediately with the Social Security Administration – no more waiting up to three days.
• Simplified Contributor Process: Students will only need a contributor’s email address to invite them to fill out the FAFSA form. No more entering sensitive personal information to get started.

• The department has improved its virtual assistant, Aidan®. Available 24/7, Aidan can quickly answer a wide range of questions about federal student aid.

2025-26 FAFSA Information

The 2025-26 FAFSA form is available for all students. Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Create a StudentAid.gov account if you don’t already have one.
• Learn about the documents you may need to fill out on the FAFSA form.
• Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA.
• If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.

Changing Your FAFSA

If you feel your FAFSA does not accurately reflect your current financial situation, our office may be able to make an adjustment through a special circumstance review once a financial aid offer has been made.   

Coming Soon

The 2027-28 FAFSA is on track for an Oct. 1, 2026, release date.