# 'We've simplified it': Education Department rolls out FAFSA earlier than ever

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- ABC News, 2026-09-23 13:44 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://abcnews.com/US/weve-simplified-education-department-rolls-fafsa-form-earlier/story?id=136667871

> The U.S. Education Department has launched the FAFSA earlier than at any point in the form’s history. The 15-minute financial aid application became available today.