FAFSA

Changes to the 2024‑25 FAFSA

The FAFSA Simplification Act was passed by Congress in 2020 and represents a significant overhaul of the processes and systems used to award financial aid to students. Lots of changes are coming, but students and parents will be most interested to know that:

• The FAFSA will be significantly shorter and more user-friendly.
• IRS data will be automatically transferred for most tax filers.
• The number in college will no longer be used to calculate initial eligibility.*
• If parents are divorced/separated, financial information will be required from the parent (and stepparent, if applicable) who provides the most financial support to the student.
• The net value of family farms and small businesses must be reported (the value of the business or farm minus any debts owed against them).*
• Schools will begin receiving 2024-25 FAFSAs in mid-March 2024.
• Students will be able to submit any 2024-25 FAFSA corrections in mid-March 2024.
• Due to these delays from the U.S. Department of Education, our 2024-25 award notifications will be sent in early May 2024. Students should monitor their myBHC email for this notification.

* Please note: Beginning May 2024, families with extenuating circumstances can submit a 2024-25 Special Conditions request for additional review.

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