10 September, 2019 7 Things You Need Before You Fill Out the 2020–21 FAFSA® Form In: 2019, September 10 If you need financial aid to help you pay for college, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. The 2020–21 FAFSA form will be available on Oct. 1, 2019. You should fill it out as soon Share this fb. tw. ln. pi.