Completing the 2026-2027 FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1.

File Your FAFSA

Who Must Complete the FAFSA?

To apply for financial aid for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, you must complete the 2026-27 FAFSA when it becomes available online on October 1.

Undergraduate students and their families must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year to be eligible for federal and state scholarships, grants and loans.  

Graduate students considering federal loan options are also required to complete the FAFSA annually.  

Visit the Federal Student Aid Office of the U.S. Department of Education for more information. 

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Submit Your FAFSA Starting October 1, 2025

To apply for financial aid for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, you must the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Students will use tax information from 2024 to submit the 2026-27 FAFSA.

Don’t t delay in submitting your FAFSA to the U.S. Department of Education!

STEP 1 – Do Now: Create a Federal Student Aid Account HERE 

  1. Be proactive – complete this step now!
  2. You must create your own account to apply for, receive and manage your federal student aid.  
  3. Two things needed to create your account: 
  • Your Social Security number AND 
  • Your own mobile phone number and/or email address. 

STEP 2: Complete your FAFSA application 

  1. Log into your FAFSA using the account you created in Step 1. 
  2. Don’t forget to list The University of Olivet (code: 002308) on your FAFSA so we can receive your financial aid information to explore what federal aid you are eligible to receive. 
  3. If you have questions, ask the UOlivet financial aid team for help by emailing the UOlivet financial aid team or calling 269-749-7645. 

 STEP 3: Submit Your FAFSA 

  1. Once your FAFSA has been completed and you have successfully saved and electronically signed the form using your Federal Student Aid ID, the federal government will begin processing. 
  2. Be sure to list The University of Olivet (code: 002308) on your FAFSA so that UOlivet can complete your financial aid package. 

The University of Olivet cannot start your financial aid process until you have completed your FASFA and the U.S. Department of Education has accepted it.   

QUESTIONS OR NEED SUPPORT? 

If you have questions, ask the UOlivet financial aid team for help by emailing the UOlivet financial aid team or calling 269-749-7645. We are here to support you! 

UOlivet FAFSA Code

When filling out your FAFSA, be sure to list The University of Olivet FAFSA code: 002308.  

What is the timeline for submitting the FAFSA?

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on October 1.

Some financial aid is first-come, first-served. By completing the FAFSA early, you’ll:

☑️ Unlock opportunities for federal, state, Olivet aid and other sources
☑️ Get your financial aid package sooner
☑️ Have peace of mind knowing college is more affordable with financial aid

Make sure you get every dollar you qualify for. The FAFSA could make thousands of dollars of difference in your college costs.

Will my tax information automatically transfer to the form?

  • Tax information data will be automatically transferred into the application for most students and families.  
  • All persons on the FAFSA must provide consent for the Department of Education to receive tax information or confirmation of non-filing status directly from the IRS.  

Do "contributors" provide the required financial information?

  • A contributor is anyone required to provide information on a student’s form (such as a parent/stepparent or spouse). A student’s or parent’s answers on the FAFSA will determine which contributors (if any) will be required to provide information. 
  • Contributors will receive an email informing them if they have been identified as someone required to provide information.  
  • Contributors must log in using their Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID to provide the required information on the student’s FAFSA. 
  • Being a contributor does not mean they are financially responsible for the student’s education costs. However, if identified as a contributor, you must provide information on the FAFSA; otherwise, the application will be considered incomplete and the student will not be eligible for federal student aid. 

 

Which parent is responsible for submitting the FAFSA in cases of divorce or separation?

FAFSA requires financial information from the parent(s) who provided the most financial support to the student. 

Do family farms and small businesses need to be reported as assets?

  • Families must report the value of their small business or family farm when required.  
  • If the family farm includes the principal place of residence, applicants should determine the total net value of all farm assets and subtract the net value of their principal residence to determine the final value of their farm assets. 

Other Important Information

  • When filling out your FAFSA, be sure to list The University of Olivet FAFSA code: 002308. 
  • The University of Olivet will send award letters as soon as the FAFSA information is received from the Department of Education.
  • Institutional aid for undergraduate students will be determined by high school or transfer college GPA and FAFSA results.  
  • The FAFSA is required for consideration of federal and state financial aid every year. You must file a FAFSA annually.
  • The questions regarding an applicant’s gender, race, and ethnicity will not affect federal student aid eligibility and are included for statistical purposes and data collection only. UOlivet won’t receive this data from the FAFSA. 

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When should graduate students submit the 2026-27 FAFSA?

Like undergraduate students, graduate students can submit a FAFSA anytime during the year up to June 30, 2027. In other words, the FAFSA does not close during the school year. Yet, to be considered for fall, it should be submitted by July 1, 2026. 

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