UTAH FAFSA HELP
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
How to successfully submit a FAFSA application.
What can we help you with?
I want to start the FAFSA.
Are you considering going to college but haven't applied?
It’s not too late. Applying to college is the first step to accessing federal financial aid.
What is the FAFSA and why should I complete it?
- Watch What is FAFSA?
Before starting, you'll need some information:
- How to create a StudentAid.Gov account or other resources:
Checklist for Filing the 2026-27 FAFSA
- FAFSA 2026-27 Walkthrough Video (English)
- Created by USHE for the 26-27 FAFSA.
- If you need the video in a different language, click the settings button in the bottom right corner of the YouTube video, select “subtitles,” then choose “auto translate” and pick a language from the list.
- 2026-27 FAFSA Help YouTube Playlist
- What You’ll Need to Complete the 2026-27 FAFSA
- 6 Things Students Need Before They Fill Out the 2026-27 FAFSA Form
- 8 Steps for Parents Completing the 2026-27 FAFSA Form
Checklist for Filling out the 2025-26 FAFSA
Applicants for the 2025-26 academic year should complete the 2025-26 FAFSA. The resources above still apply. Visit this Federal Student Aid page to confirm the correct FAFSA form.
Get Started:
- File the FAFSA.
- Have a question? Utah has a team of specialists who can help with common questions. Note: Specialists do not have access to your FAFSA or personal information.
- Email: fafsahelp@ushe.edu
- Call: 801-646-4813
- Have a question? Utah has a team of specialists who can help with common questions. Note: Specialists do not have access to your FAFSA or personal information.
- Questions regarding FAFSA data or backend information should be directed to Federal Student Aid (FSA).
I haven't finished the FAFSA.
Are you having studentaid.gov account issues?
- Contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 or try these other contact methods.
Do you have general questions or need one-on-one support?
- Contact the financial aid office at the college you’re attending or plan to attend. Utah colleges are prepared to answer all your questions about programs, paying for college, and more.
- Send Utah FAFSA specialists questions by emailing fafsahelp@ushe.edu or calling 801-646-4813.
What if my parent(s) don't have a Social Security Number (SSN)?
- Visit the FAFSA Support webpage for more information and how to complete the FAFSA.
I need to make a correction to my FAFSA.
Before submitting your FAFSA
Students can edit their FAFSA by logging into studentaid.gov, finding My Activity, and selecting the correct FAFSA that is in progress.
After submitting your FAFSA
Students must wait until their FAFSA has been processed before making a correction. Once you can make a correction, log in to your account, navigate to your FAFSA Submission Summary, and find FAFSA Form Answers next to Aid Eligibility and School Information. Here, you will see the option to make a correction on that FAFSA Form Answers page.
Additional Tips
Get Started:
FAFSA FAQs
How do I know if I've signed up for a studentaid.gov account (FSA ID)?
- Try creating a new account to see if an existing one appears. Then use Forgot My Password or Forgot My Username to log in. If you still cannot access the existing account, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243.
Who are FAFSA contributors?
- A student, the student’s spouse, and parent(s) (only biological or adoptive parents for dependent students) are contributors.
- Legal guardians, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, or anyone else who is not listed above are not considered contributors and should not be invited to the FAFSA.
Additional Resources
- Who is considered a parent?
- Who is a Contributor on the 2024-25 FAFSA Form?
- Created for the 2024-25 application cycle, but still relevant for the current FAFSA.
What should I do if my parents aren't willing to provide their information?
- We highly recommend talking to your parents about completing the form. Without their consent, you can only qualify for an Unsubsidized Student Loan, which accrues interest immediately.
- Ask a financial aid office professional or counselor for help navigating these questions.
- If your parents will not provide information, you can still complete the FAFSA. However, you will need to indicate that you are applying for an Unsubsidized Student Loan only.
What do I do if a required contributor did not file taxes?
- First, check if a required contributor was required to file their taxes based on income thresholds. To do this, review the IRS Publication to see the income cutoff for filing taxes.
- If a required contributor is required to file taxes but hasn’t done so, you won’t qualify for any type of FAFSA aid, including unsubsidized loans, until the applicable tax returns are completed.
If I change my Date of Birth (DOB) on the FAFSA, will that change my submission date?
- Once you have submitted your FAFSA, the original submission date will not change.
- If you make any corrections to your FAFSA, it will show an updated date, but the original submission date will still be on file.
- To change your DOB, you must edit your account on studentaid.gov, which shouldn’t affect your FAFSA. You cannot change your DOB in the FAFSA form itself.
What is the difference between In Progress, Submitted, and Processed on my FAFSA?
- In Progress means contributors (students or parent(s)) are still working on the FAFSA or have yet to sign and submit the form.
- Submitted means the student and parent(s)/spouse (if applicable) have successfully signed their FAFSA, and the last personwho signed clicked the “submit my FAFSA” button.
- Processed means the Federal Student Aid submission and database checks have been completed. This data is then sent to the student’s college and university choices (and to USHE for state scholarship requirements).
What does the status of my FAFSA mean?
- For the 2025-26 FAFSA form, the status of your application will be one of the following:
- Draft: Your section of the FAFSA form is incomplete.
- In Progress: You (the student) provided your consent, approval, and signature to your section of the FAFSA form, but the FAFSA form has not yet been submitted because a required contributor (parent or spouse) is still working on the FAFSA or have yet to sign and submit their portion of the form.
- Submitted or In Review: The FAFSA form was signed by the student and the parent(s)/spouse have successfully signed and submitted, but it has not been processed by FSA yet.
- Action Required: The form is missing your consent and approval or signature or the FAFSA form was processed, but needs a correction. This can also mean the FAFSA form was processed, but needs a correction.
- Processed: The Federal Student Aid submission and database checks have been completed. This data is then sent to the student’s college and university choices (and to USHE for state scholarship requirements). No further action is needed.
- Closed: Your FAFSA form was not submitted within 45 days and can no longer be submitted. To submit the FAFSA, you’ll need to start a new application.
What and where is my FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly known as SAR)?
- What You Need To Know About the FAFSA Submission Summary
- For additional Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Student Aid Help page.
