The Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA

2026-2027 FAFSA 

The financial aid process begins with the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The FAFSA is the application that Ferris State University uses to determine student eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid such as grants, loans and work study.

the ferris state university school code is 002260

The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available now (fall 2025, spring 2026 or summer 2026)

The 2026-2027 FAFSA will be available October 1, 2025 (fall 2026, spring 2027 or summer 2027)

 

access the fAFSA

FAFSA Tips

• When you file the FAFSA, you will be prompted to create a user name and password called an FSA ID.
• You will do this on the studentaid.gov website.  Select Create Account next to the log in box.
• Unless you are 24, married, supporting a child or other legal dependent, a veteran or on active duty military service or have other special circumstances, at least one of your biological or adoptive parents will also need an FSA ID to sign your FAFSA. 
• The parent that provides most of your financial support (FAFSA contributor) is the parent that goes on your FAFSA, even if you live with the other parent. If your FAFSA contributor is currently married to a stepparent, the stepparent is also a FAFSA contributor. The tax filing status of your FAFSA contributors determines whether one or both contributors needs as FSA ID. If parent and stepparent filed a joint tax return for the tax year of record (2024 tax year for 2026-27 FAFSA), then only one contributor needs to consent to transfer their tax information into the FAFSA.  If your contributor and stepparent filed their taxes as "Married Filing Separately", then both will need to consent to transferring their tax information. 

After You Have Submitted Your FAFSA

Once you have been admitted to Ferris and your FAFSA has been received by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, you will be notified by email if any additional documentation is needed to complete your financial aid file.

Meet a Ferris Financial Aid Expert

If you have questions about the FAFSA, our financial aid experts are here to guide you through the process. Schedule a one-on-one virtual or phone appointment them now.

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