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Get your tax info ready!
Your FAFSA will need your parent/guardian's taxes from TWO years prior (meaning your FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year will require your parent/guardian's 2023 federal income tax return, also known as the IRS 1040). Make sure you get this information before the FAFSA opens in October! -
FAFSA Opens!
The FAFSA typically opens in October! Keep an eye on your email and/or https://studentaid.gov/ to get notified. -
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Submit the CSS Profile (if necessary)
Depending on your institution, you may have to submit/update your CSS profile. Make sure you keep an eye on your email, check the CSS website https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/, or talk with your financial aid office! You will need tax information similar to your FAFSA. -
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Renew NYS TAP
If you are attending school in NYS, make sure you renew your NYS TAP. Like the FAFSA and CSS profile, this information will need your parent/guardian's tax information. -
FAFSA DUE!
Your FAFSA is due no later than 11:59pm on June 30, 2026!
Get your FAFSA submitted WAY before this date! -
NYS TAP DUE!
Your NYS TAP application is due no later than 11:59pm on June 30, 2026. Make sure to submit WAY before this date! -
CSS Profile DUE!
Your CSS Profile is due no later than 11:59pm on June 30, 2026!
Get your CSS Profile submitted WAY before this date!