Changes are coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application in the 2024-2025 aid year.
The FAFSA Simplification Act, enacted by Congress in 2020, marks a substantial overhaul of federal student aid. This transformation encompasses alterations to the FAFSA application itself and the need analysis that determines eligibility for federal aid and adjustments in terminology.
Traditionally, the FAFSA has been available on October 1 each year. Because of these substantial alterations, the 2024-25 FAFSA will not be accessible until sometime in December 2023. Wake Tech will post the exact release date when it's announced.
Do not let cost keep you from attending college and moving forward with your educational and career goals. Wake Tech can help you navigate the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education more accessible. Our Financial Aid specialists can help you identify sources of assistance – some of which does not have to be repaid – answer questions about applying for aid and help you keep your aid as you progress toward your degree, diploma or certificate.
In addition to financial aid to reduce the cost of attendance, Wake Tech offers a Tuition Payment Plan to split each semester's tuition and fees among multiple payments to make it easier on your budget.
If you are interested in non-degree workforce training, learn what financial support options are available at through Wake Tech's Propel program.
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Be sure to keep track of important deadlines throughout the aid application process, and make use of the available videos, links and other resources as you research and apply for aid.