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FAFSA 2026–27 rollout ‘smooth,’ contributor code eases process; PHEAA cautions about account fraud
Summary
PHEAA hosts say the 2026–27 FAFSA released earlier than expected and is easier to use because of a new contributor code; they also report more applicants receiving 'account already exists' messages and advise contacting Federal Student Aid if fraud is suspected.
Tiffany DeVan and cohost Dionna Brown said the new 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been one of the smoothest rollouts in recent years and includes changes that simplify adding contributors. Brown said practitioners appreciated earlier release timing and a contributor 'code' that removes the need to enter a contributor Social Security number.
"They released the FAFSA earlier than expected, which was good," Brown said, adding the form "just created a code…
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