The 2027-28 FAFSA form is available to compete on studentaid.gov. This application will apply you for financial aid for the summer 2027, fall 2027, and spring 2028 semesters. UTA's 2027-28 priority date is March 1, 2027. Once our office receives your completed form, we will notify you with next steps via your UTA email address.
The Blaze Forward Program makes it even easier for eligible students to get a world-class education here at UTA! Using a combination of grants, tuition waiver and scholarships, the Blaze Forward Program provides students meeting all eligibility requirements with funding that will cover 100% of their tuition and course fees for fall and spring semesters. The Blaze Forward Program does not cover other expenses including but not limited to housing, meals, and textbooks. The deadline to be considered for the 2026-27 aid year was March 1, 2026. The deadline to be considered for the 2027-28 aid year is March 1, 2027.
Visit our Forms page, located under Apply for Aid, to download the form(s) we've requested. Please use the chart on the Forms webpage to ensure you complete the correct form for the year requested.
If you are not sure which FAFSA to complete or what information is required, please review the chart below.
| Enrollment Period | Required FAFSA | Required Tax Information | Flyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2027 - May 2028 | 2027-2028 FAFSA | 2025 Federal Income Tax Information | Coming Soon! |
| May 11, 2026 - May 5, 2027 | 2026-2027 FAFSA | 2024 Federal Income Tax Information | 26-27 FAFSA Infographic |
After completing your FAFSA form, you will be notified via your UTA email account once your FAFSA has been received as well as if any documents are required to complete your financial aid file. We will also update your To-Do List in your MyMav Student Homepage with any outstanding items.
Need to print a form we requested from you? Visit our Forms page.
March 1, 20261: Priority date for the 2026-2027 aid year (summer 2026, fall 2026, and spring 2027), the deadline for the 2026-27 Blaze Forward program, and the deadline to apply for all 2026-27 merit-based scholarships for incoming freshman and transfer students.
Nov. 1, 2026: The deadline to apply for spring 2027 merit-based scholarships for incoming first year and transfer students2.
January 2027: Earliest disbursement of financial aid for the spring 2027 semester (specific date TBD).
March 1, 20273: Priority date for the 2027-2028 aid year (summer 2027, fall 2027, and spring 2028), the deadline for the 2027-28 Blaze Forward program, and the deadline to apply for fall 2027 merit-based scholarships for incoming first year students.
May 1, 2027: The deadline to apply for fall 2027 merit-based scholarships for incoming transfer students.
1To be considered for maximum grant funding for the 2026-2027 aid year, a student must have been admitted to UTA by March 1, 2026, and all financial aid forms, including the 2026-2027 FAFSA form must have been received by the Office of Financial Aid by March 1, 2026.
2Spring 2027 scholarship opportunities are available for Texas Residents. More information can be found on the Scholarships website.
3To be considered for maximum grant funding for the 2026-2027 aid year, a student must have been admitted to UTA by March 1, 2027, and all financial aid forms, including the 2027-2028 FAFSA form must have been received by the Office of Financial Aid by March 1, 2027.
