2026-2027 Award Year Deadline Dates for Reports and Other Records Associated With the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG) Program, the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program, the Federal Pell Grant (Pell Grant) Program, the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, and the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program

On October 23, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education filed a notice in the Federal Register announcing the deadline for the submission of documents and information from applicants and institutions participating in Title IV Federal student aid programs for the 2026-2027 award year. The notice pertains to programs including the Pell Grant, Direct Loan, TEACH Grant, and Campus-Based programs (FSEOG and FWS), which provide financial assistance to eligible postsecondary institutions. The Assistance Listing Numbers associated with these programs are 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, and 84.379. This announcement is essential for institutions and applicants to ensure compliance with federal requirements and timelines for financial aid processing. Adhering to these deadlines is critical for the continued availability of federal financial assistance to students.

The Education Department has announced the deadline dates for the submission of documents and information from applicants and institutions involved in specific Federal student aid programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act for the 2026-2027 award year. This notice pertains to programs such as the Pell Grant, Direct Loan, TEACH Grant, and Campus-Based programs, which provide financial assistance to eligible postsecondary institutions. Observers typically monitor these deadlines to ensure compliance and timely access to federal funding for educational institutions and students.