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2026-2027 UCM Â鶹´«Ã½ Updates
How the Â鶹´«Ã½ Simplification Act Affects You
The was passed by Congress in 2020 and represents a significant overhaul of the processes and systems used to award federal student aid. This includes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Â鶹´«Ã½) form, the need analysis that determines federal aid eligibility, changes in terminology, and many policies and procedures for schools that participate in federal student aid programs.
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UCM and Â鶹´«Ã½ Updates
Below is a running list of updates from UCM and the Department of Education over Â鶹´«Ã½ changes and timelines for when students can expect to hear more information about their award offers. Bookmark this page for updates, and continuously check the Department of Education's website for updated information on the Â鶹´«Ã½.
Estimated Date for UCM to package Financial Aid Awards for 2026-2027: December 2025
Date this page last edited: 10/1/2025
10/1/2025
- The Federal Student Aid website shows the Â鶹´«Ã½ is now open to all students during the beta testing period. The is now open to all students.
Important Resources for families filing the Â鶹´«Ã½ and scholarships
General Resources
Â鶹´«Ã½ Frequently Asked Questions
The Â鶹´«Ã½ for 2026-2027 on October 1st and can be accessed through the