2027-28 FAFSA

Ohio FAFSA deadline 2027-28: state aid dates

Short answer: State deadline: October 1, 2027. The federal deadline is June 30, 2028, but state money is limited, so file well before the state date.

Ohio state aid deadlines for 2027-28

DeadlineApplies toDetails
October 1, 2027State deadlineSubmit your FAFSA by October 1, 2027, by midnight Central time.
June 30, 2028Federal deadline11:59 p.m. Central time. Corrections due by September 12, 2028.

State programs

  • Ohio state financial aid that uses the FAFSA

What to know

  • Colleges in Ohio often set much earlier priority dates for their own aid. Check with the 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, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan), or read how to pay for college with the FAFSA, Pell Grants and state aid.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ohio FAFSA deadline for 2027-28?
Federal Student Aid lists October 1, 2027, by midnight Central time, as Ohio's state deadline.
What is the federal FAFSA deadline for 2027-28?
The federal deadline is 11:59 p.m. Central time on June 30, 2028, and corrections must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time on September 12, 2028 (Federal Student Aid). State and college deadlines come much earlier, so don't wait for the federal date.