This page provides tools, updates, and upcoming opportunities to support educators, families, and community organizations throughout the year.

What’s New: 2025 Beta FAFSA

The U.S. Department of Education is beta testing the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form before it goes live to the public by Oct. 1.

Through September, any student can request to participate online. Students who are invited to participate will receive an email notification and can complete and submit the 2026–27 FAFSA form.

By joining beta testing, students can:

• Submit your 2026–27 FAFSA form early

• Get a head start on the financial aid process

• Be part of shaping the future of the FAFSA experience

This is an excellent opportunity for students and families to complete their FAFSA form ahead of schedule and move one step closer to accessing federal student aid.

FAFSA Completion Portal Expansion

Now Accepting New Schools and Divisions for 2025–26

Why Join?

• Access real-time FAFSA completion data

• Identify students who still need help

• Use data to inform outreach and interventions

How to Join:

• Superintendents sign a 3-year data sharing agreement

• School divisions designate Account Coordinators

• SCHEV provides onboarding and technical assistance

Interested in joining the next cohort? Contact levelup@schev.edu for onboarding instructions.

🔗 Learn more about the FAFSA Completion Portal

Level Up Virginia

For Educators

Fall 2025

Stay up-to-date and prepared for the upcoming financial aid season. This webinar series will cover three essential components of the financial aid process. Register today!

uAspire FAFSA Training: September 16, 2025   

• Part 1: 10-11:30   

• Break: 11:30-12:30   

• Part 2: 12:30-2  

uAspire CSS Profile Trainings: October 16, 2025   

• Part 1: 10-11:30   

• Break: 11:30-12:30   

• Part 2: 12:30-2  

VASA Application Webinar: November 6, 2025  

• 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 

For Student and Family

October 2025- April 2026

uAspire has partnered the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), GEAR UP Virginia, and Level Up Virginia to provide students and families with Financial Aid Support through a series of webinars including:

• FAFSA Walkthrough

• Financial Aid for Current College Students

• Scholarship Basics and Tips

• Next Steps Post-FAFSA

• Financial Aid Offer Review

• Summer Steps for Financial Aid

Families and Students can register for each webinar through www.uaspire.org/schev.

Need more immediate help? We recommend the Federal Student Aid Help Center, with options for live chat, email, and phone: 1-800-433-3243.