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Washington FAFSA deadline 2027-28.
Washington’s deadline text from the official 2027-28 FAFSA form, with a count of days to each date.
Short answer: Washington prints no cut-off date on the 2027-28 FAFSA form. It says to file as soon as possible after October 1, 2026, that funds are available year round, and that all eligible students will be awarded. The federal deadline is June 30, 2028.
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What the form says for Washington
The 2027-28 FAFSA form opens its deadline page with three rules. For federal aid, submit as early as possible but no earlier than October 1, 2026, and the Department of Education must receive the application by June 30, 2028. For state or college aid, the deadline may be as early as October 1, 2026, or aid may be awarded first come, first served. Unless a line says otherwise, the dates are when the form must be received.
| Program | Deadline text on the 2027-28 form |
|---|---|
| Washington state aid | As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2026. Funds available year round, and all eligible students will be awarded. Check with your financial aid office. |
What to file first
- File as soon as the form opens on October 1, 2026; the form says Washington awards all eligible students from funds available year round.
- Still ask each college for its own aid dates, because the form tells Washington students to check with their financial aid office.
- If you do not file a FAFSA, the Washington Student Achievement Council lists the WASFA state application for undocumented individuals and others who choose not to submit a FAFSA.
Worked example (real dates)
On November 1, 2026, the form prints no calendar date. The federal deadline of June 30, 2028 is 607 days out, which is why it is the wrong date to plan around for state aid. With no state date printed, the practical rule is to file right after the form opens and then ask your college for its own date.
Method
The state text is copied from the form. The tool finds each calendar date in that text, leaves out “as soon as possible after October 1, 2026” because that is an opening date rather than a deadline, and counts calendar days from the date you pick, or from today in your browser. Nothing is sent to our servers. See the all-states table for other states.
What this does not cover
- Deadlines the form leaves to your college or state agency.
- Separate state or college applications, and any date set after the form was published.
- Priority versus final dates. “Priority consideration” dates are not cut-offs, but awards may run out afterward.
- The 2026-27 form, whose dates are one year earlier.
The live schedule is on StudentAid.gov. Federal government publications are not under copyright (17 U.S.C. 105), so the form’s text is reproduced with attribution.
Sources
- Federal Student Aid: 2027-28 FAFSA Form (PDF), page 2 deadlines (retrieved November 2026)
- Washington Student Achievement Council (financial aid programs) (retrieved November 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Does Washington have a FAFSA cut-off date?
The 2027-28 form prints none. It says to apply as soon as possible after October 1, 2026, that funds are available year round, and that all eligible students will be awarded.
If all eligible students are awarded, why file early?
The form still tells you to apply as soon as possible, and colleges set their own aid timelines, so ask the financial aid office what it needs and by when.
What is WASFA?
The Washington Student Achievement Council’s financial aid page lists WASFA as the state financial aid application for undocumented individuals and others who choose not to submit a FAFSA. Confirm eligibility with the council.
What is the federal FAFSA deadline for 2027-28?
June 30, 2028. The form says the Department of Education must receive the application by then, and no earlier than October 1, 2026 for federal aid. State and college dates come first.
Does this page file or check my FAFSA?
No. It shows the deadline text printed on the form and counts days in your browser. Apply at fafsa.gov.
Why does the page say 2027-28?
The 2027-28 form covers July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028 and opens October 1, 2026. Dates for the school year already under way are different.
Check the live schedule
State deadlines change and the form itself says some states refer you to their own sites. This page is an unofficial copy of the published 2027-28 form, not run by the U.S. Department of Education, and nothing you type is transmitted anywhere. Confirm every date with your state agency and college.