On October 1st each year, the FAFSA Application opens for the upcoming academic year.  To be eligible for Federal Aid, Institutional Aid, and CALS scholarships with a need component, a FAFSA must be filed each year.  For FAQs and a video on completing your FAFSA for the 2021 – 2022 academic year, you may refer to the Office of Student Financial Aid website: https://financialaid.wisc.edu/applying/