FAFSA Simplification
Due to the passing of the FAFSA Simplification Act, the Department of Education is rolling out significant changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA —
marking its first major redesign in over 40 years.
This redesign is intended to make applying for federal student aid easier for students, with fewer questions and fewer requirements to streamline the process.
Please read below to learn about what changes have already occured, what you can still expect, how you can submit your FAFSA, and frequently asked questions.
How to Start
1. Create an FSA ID. All participants must create an FSA ID and wait for it to be verified before being able to complete the FAFSA.
2. Submit your FAFSA. Students should begin their section of the FAFSA first. All other participants will be invited to complete after.
3. Next Steps. Our Student Financial Aid office will begin to import FAFSAs as soon as possible and offer you financial aid.
Summary of Key Changes
Application Delays
Consent
Tax Information
SAI & Pell
Impacted Populations
Questions?
Call the FAFSA Helpline provided by Trellis, a trusted Alamo Colleges District partner, at 1-877-845-9883. This FAFSA Helpline is available Monday - Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm and Friday: 8 am to 5 pm.
If you need further assistance, please contact our Student Financial Aid Office at 210-21ALAMO (210-212-5266).
Financial Aid Timeline
Dates | Event |
December 31st 2023
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The revised Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 year became available for students and families to complete. This release allows all parent and spouse contributors, with or without a Social Security Number (SSN), to now create an FSA ID and fill out the form. |
January - May 2024
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Our Student Financial Aid office offered hands-on-help to complete the FAFSA or TASFA at our Financial Aid Saturday events. |
April - May 2024
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Our Student Financial Aid Office began to receive student's FAFSA submissions from the Department of Education. Confirmations were sent to the student's personal email once we received it. |
Late April 2024 |
Corrections to the FAFSA became available for students or contributors to complete. If an error was made on the FAFSA, student's may initiate a correction process on studentaid.gov. |
Late May - June 2024
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Our Student Financial Aid Office will began to process your FAFSA information, update your ACES account with any outstanding requirements, and create your financial aid award offers. |
June - July 2024 |
Virtual financial aid help sessions were offered every Monday in June-July. |