What is the 2026–27 FAFSA Prototype?
The FAFSA prototype offers the financial aid community an advance opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the FAFSA user experience ahead of its release. It is not a complete replica of the 2026–27 FAFSA form that will be available on studentaid.gov. Instead, it is a web-based design tool that allows users to navigate specific scenarios that many 2026–27 applicants will encounter on the live website. The community can use this tool to prepare staff and college access professionals for the upcoming FAFSA launch.