PA FAFSA Go! is a cross-sector network that brings together stakeholders supporting high school graduates and postsecondary students in completing their first FAFSA or their renewal FAFSA each year. FAFSA opens October 1st at FAFSA.gov for the following aid year.
The FAFSA Completion deadline for access to the PA State Grant and special programs is May 1st (first-time college students at 4-year PA schools). August 1st is the FAFSA completion deadline for PA State Grant eligibility at 2-year and business/technical colleges.
The PA Department of Education (PDE) teamed up with Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), PA Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (PASFAA), PA Association of College Admission Counselors (PACAC) and PA School Counselors Association (PSCA), for the PA FAFSA Go! campaign – We help students and families complete their FAFSA now!
The PA FAFSA Go! network partners commit to a slew of strategies to, including: hosting FAFSA completion events, directing students to support in their communities, providing resources for schools, students, and their families, and overall, ensuring that our Pennsylvania learners are not missing financial aid for which they qualify.
We invite you to prioritize FAFSA completion and become a PA FAFSA Go! Partner. Your commitment will connect you with additional contacts and information to ensure our Pennsylvania learners have all resources available to make their postsecondary goals affordable!
Join the PA FAFSA Go! network HERE!
2026-27 Aid Year Resources
- Pennsylvania College Application Campaign (PCAC)
- Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA): Toolkits and Resources for both Students/Families & Practitioners
- Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.gov
- uAspire FAFSA Completion and Resources for Understanding Financial Aid
2025-26 Aid Year Resources
- uAspire FAFSA completion Resources for Students and Families
- 2025–26 Counselor Resource for Completing the FAFSA® Form (PDF)
- Supporting PA Students to Access 2025-2026 Financial Aid (PDF)
- Pennsylvania College Application Campaign (PCAC)
Questions - contact RA-EDPAFAFSAGO@pa.gov