Now Open: 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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Cheyenne, WY - October 6, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid form is now open. Filling out the FAFSA form is the main way to determine students’ eligibility for most federal and state financial aid, and the Wyoming Community College Commission encourages students to file their FAFSA by February 1, 2027, to be considered for the most financial aid available. 

Completing the FAFSA is a required step to access a wide range of financial aid programs, including the federal Pell Grant, the Hathaway Scholarship, Wyoming’s Tomorrow Scholarship, and Wyoming Works.  

"Discovering what financial aid is available can change a student’s future, and it all starts with the FAFSA,” said WCCC Executive Director Dr. Laurel Ballard. “We strongly encourage local leaders to partner with us in making sure every student knows about this opportunity." 

Free and redesigned to make the form clearer and more family-friendly, the FAFSA can be accessed at  www.fafsa.gov and will only take approximately 15 minutes to complete.  Families should have financial documents such as tax returns and W-2 forms on hand when filling out the application. 

More information about the FAFSA application, please visit studentaid.gov. For general information about The Wyoming Community College Commission please contact Christy Klassen at Christy.Klaassen@wyo.gov or by calling 307-777-5859.

For general information about the College, please contact the office of Marketing and Public Relations at marketing@westernwyoming.edu or call 307-382-1858.