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No. You can apply for financial aid as early as October 1st of each year. The 2026-27 FAFSA is now available. However, to receive a complete Financial Aid package and actually receive funds, you must be admitted and enrolled at the College.

Yes. The FAFSA application is available every year. If your financial circumstances change, you may get more or less aid. After your first year you can renew your FAFSA online. 

Submit a FAFSA. In order to receive Federal College Work-Study, please note as a new student you will receive a survey regarding your interest in the program. 

Not immediately. The subsidized Direct loan has a grace period of 6 months before the student must begin repaying the loan. When you take a leave of absence you will not have to repay your loan until the grace period is over. However, when you graduate you may have to begin repaying your loan immediately. Contact your loan servicer for possible extensions to the grace period or other available options. 

Call the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-800-730-8913 (if hearing impaired). This toll free number is run by the US Department of Education and can answer questions about federal programs and applications. 

The money you earn from Federal Work-Study is generally subject to federal and state income tax, but some exemptions may apply. Federal Work-Study earnings during the calendar year are generally included on your tax returns. However, the FAFSA requires you to report the total calendar year work-study earned. This question allows the funds to not be applied to the current year financial aid calculation.

The pdf version of the form is available here.