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Better FAFSA, Better Future<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Important Message from the Texas A&M Chancellor Regarding Financial Aid: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is FAFSA Simplification? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The FAFSA Simplification Act<\/a> is making it easier to apply for federal student aid ensuring more people can qualify. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FAFSA Changes for 2024-2025 and Beyond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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FAFSA Completion Date<\/h4><\/div>
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Instead of opening in October, the 2024-2025 FAFSA will not be available until December 2023. This is only temporary for 2024. After the 2024-2025 aid year, the FAFSA will be available in October as usual. The FAFSA Priority Filing date is May 1, 2024. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Streamlined Application Process<\/h4><\/div>
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The FAFSA will feature fewer questions, and fewer requirements, and retrieve tax information using a direct data exchange from the IRS instead of the previous IRS Data Retrieval Tool.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Changes to Terminology<\/h4><\/div>
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Terminology updates that all students and parents should be familiar with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n