Short answer: State deadline: June 30, 2028. The federal deadline is June 30, 2028, but state money is limited, so file well before the state date.
New York state aid deadlines for 2027-28
| Deadline | Applies to | Details |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2028 | State deadline | Submit your FAFSA by June 30, 2028, midnight Central time. You may need to complete additional forms. |
| June 30, 2028 | Federal deadline | 11:59 p.m. Central time. Corrections due by September 12, 2028. |
State programs
- New York state aid that uses the FAFSA (New York may require additional state forms)
What to know
- New York's listed state deadline matches the federal deadline, but colleges set earlier priority dates. Check each college's financial aid office.
- Colleges can set their own, earlier priority dates. Check each school's financial aid office.
Sources
Checked November 2, 2026 against the official pages above. Deadlines can change, so confirm on the official site before you file.
See FAFSA deadlines in other states (Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan), or read how to pay for college with the FAFSA, Pell Grants and state aid.