When Does Fafsa Open For 2024-25 School Year.  — typically, the fafsa opens on october 1 for students and families starting college the following year. According to an analysis by the.

 — the new and simplified free application for federal student aid (fafsa) is now available 24/7 to everyone, officially ending the “soft launch” period that saw the form go offline. The department will work with colleges and vendors to put.