Attention All Students:
The 2025-2026 FAFSA form is now available. Be sure to complete yours as soon as possible to be considered for financial aid awards for the upcoming year.
Status of the FAFSA Form
The Federal government launched changes and improvements to FAFSA, starting with the 2024/2025 form. The government continues to make improvements and updates to its website in an effort to simplify and expand access to financial aid.
Important Dates:
- The FAFSA form will open on December 31, 2024.
- Student information from the FAFSA will be sent to schools in January 2025.
- WTAMU will begin sending financial aid award letters to students as soon as possible in February 2025.
Stay Informed:
WT will continue to communicate with students and families in the following ways:
- Student e-mails
- WT student portal
- WT homepage
What Can You Do Now to Be Ready?
Here are some steps you can complete now in order to be ready when the new 2025/2026 FAFSA opens.
1. Create your StudentAid.gov account—and remember your username and password so you can access and submit the 2025/2026 FAFSA form when it’s available.
2. Find out if your parent(s) or spouse will need to be contributors (contribute their info on your FAFSA form).
3. If your parent(s) or spouse will need to contribute to your form, make sure each contributor creates their own StudentAid.gov account. Even if a contributor doesn’t have a Social Security number, they will be able to create an account when the 2025/2026 form goes live.
4. Make sure you and any contributors have completed your 2023 tax returns. This information will be required for the FAFSA.
5. Watch these videos on YouTube from Federal Student Aid: “Preparing for the FAFSA Form”
What is the FAFSA?
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
The FAFSA form is used to apply for federal student aid such as student grants, student employment via work-study, and student loans. In addition, Texas uses your FAFSA information to determine eligibility for state and school specific financial aid.
It's important that every student complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to avoid delays in awarding money for college.
FAFSA Tips:
- The Federal School code for WTAMU is 003665.
- Do not leave anything blank, unless instructed.
- Check the form carefully before submitting to make sure there are no mistakes.
- Set aside plenty of time and don't get in a rush when filling out the form.
- The FAFSA must be completed via the web link:
From this link you have access to the following resources:
- The FAFSA Form.
- Check the status of your application.
- Useful links the government has compiled for use with federal financial aid.
FAFSA Resources
Federal Student Aid has several resources to help through the FAFSA process: