2026-2027 FAFSA
Aid Applications for current students
Don't forget to apply for financial aid for the 2026-27 academic year!
You have to remember to reapply for financial aid each academic year. For most students, that means filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA. OSU must receive a FAFSA from you each academic year to be able to confirm your eligibility for different grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study funding. The 2026-2027 FAFSA is available now! Make sure you are keeping up with important deadlines and dates!
If you need to apply for aid for the 2025-26 academic year, please review our 2025-2026 FAFSA Updates.
Need help filing your FAFSA?
Review our FAFSA Filing Guide for an overview of the application process or Contact Us for personalized help!
The FAFSA Form
You will need to file your 2026-27 FAFSA at studentaid.gov. You will need to have an FSA ID, your 2024 tax and income information, current bank information, and your Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number. The form will ask you things such as your family's income and how many people are in your family. These questions help determine how much aid you are eligible for.
It should only take about 30 minutes to fill out your FAFSA and there are plenty of resources to help you. Start with this FAFSA guide and review the Pro Tips for the FAFSA® Form to help get started.
The ORSAA Application
The Oregon Student Aid Application is an alternative to the FAFSA for some Oregon residents who are not eligible to submit a FAFSA. The 2026-27 ORSAA opened on October 1, 2025. You can check for updates from Oregon Student Aid and take this quiz to decide which financial aid application is right for you!
The ORSAA follows the same steps and questions as the FAFSA, so please continue to use the resources on this page if you need help. However, the ORSAA cannot pull tax information directly from the IRS so you will need to manually input your 2024 tax information.
Other Financial Aid Applications
OSU ScholarDollars
Oregon State University uses our ScholarDollars system to award additional scholarships to students. ScholarDollars is the best place to find and apply for scholarships through OSU. Most applications open on November 1 and February 15 is the most common deadline. Don't miss your chance to apply for more funding!
OSAC Scholarship Application
The Office of Student Access and Completion hosts over 600 scholarships that Oregon residents can apply for. The OSAC Scholarship Application opens on November 1 and is due by March 2. However, students are encouraged to have both their scholarship application and their FAFSA or ORSAA completed by the early bird deadline of February 17 for a chance to receive additional funding.
2026-27 FAFSA Updates
The 2026-2027 FAFSA is available now!
The Department of Education began beta testing the 2026-27 FAFSA in August 2025. During testing, there were multiple phases with the beta form being available to various populations before opening the FAFSA to the general public on September 24, 2025.
The OSU Office of Financial Aid is currently on track to be able to begin processing FAFSA information and sending aid offers to incoming students in March and April.
What happens after I submit my FAFSA?
After submitting your FAFSA, the Department of Education will process the information received and send it out to the schools you listed on your form. We typically receive applications within a week of the submission date. After we receive your application, we may need to confirm some information on your FAFSA so that you are offered the correct financial aid. This is called "verification," and it’s a common thing. If we need more information, you’ll be contacted via your OSU student email. We hit pause on processing your financial aid during this time but start up again after you’ve submitted the documents we need.
What if my financial situation has changed?
The 2026-27 FAFSA uses 2024 tax and income information. If you and your family's financial situation has changed since 2024 and the FAFSA is no longer using accurate information, please look into our Special Conditions Appeal process. Depending on your situation, we may be able to adjust the information reported on your FAFSA and you could potentially gain eligibility for additional financial aid.
OSU FAFSA and ORSAA calendar and deadlines
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September and October 2025
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FAFSA and ORSAA open
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The 2026-2027 FAFSA launched on September 24, 2025. The ORSAA opened on October 1, 2025. The earlier you submit, the more financial aid you’ll be considered for. Get started on yours as soon as possible!
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February 28, 2026
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FAFSA and ORSAA priority date
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Oregon State University's FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline for the 2026-27 year is February 28, 2026! Submit your FAFSA or ORSAA before OSU's priority filing date to maximize the amount of aid you will be considered for. Eligible students who apply by this date have a greater chance of receiving need-based aid. We only need you to complete the FAFSA or ORSAA application by this date. It is fine if it is still being processed or you are working with us in the verification process after this date.
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If you have any questions please reach out to us
Call financial aid at
541-737-2241
Email financial aid at
[email protected]