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The new 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available now and should be completed by your student before the priority deadline of January 31 to maximize opportunities for financial aid. Access the new application form online now! The new FAFSA was released in December to make changes to the application per the FAFSA Simplification Act. In addition to completing FAFSA, please ensure that your student also completes the Georgia Tech Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid (GT App). The GT App launched October 1 and only takes a few minutes to complete. By filling out the GT App, students can access follow-up forms to be considered for institutional scholarships and other types of aid. They’ll also get reminders of any upcoming deadlines for the aid they want to apply to receive. The priority deadline to apply for financial aid at Georgia Tech remains January 31. Your family should plan to complete the FAFSA as soon as you can to accommodate the shortened timeline.

“Even though the FAFSA was delayed this year, we still need to get everyone’s aid packages out in the appropriate time frame,” said Jennifer Mullins, associate director of special projects for the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Georgia Tech. “In order for everyone to be informed of their financial options, it is key that students prepare for the changes and get a head start.” The sooner Georgia Tech receives a student’s financial information, the sooner they can prepare for the financial needs of the student body. Though the FAFSA changes may bring an additional layer of complexity for families, Mullins noted that it is important to keep in mind the ultimate goal of the FAFSA Simplification Act — simplifying the financial aid application process for students and families. “You can expect to have an easier time navigating the FAFSA this year than before,” said Mullins, “especially if you get all of your materials together ahead of time and fill out the GT App.”

Announcements and resources to understand the changes being made to the FAFSA can be found on the FAFSA website. Georgia Tech offers two separate sites where students can review their steps to apply for financial aid for the 2024-25 cycle, one for current students and one for incoming students. Please contact the financial aid office with any questions.