How to fill out the 2026–27 FAFSA step-by-step | University of the Pacific

Filling out the 2026-27 FAFSA? This step-by-step guide makes it easy.

Join Kaitlyn Goslinga, senior assistant director of financial aid at University of the Pacific, as she walks you through the entire 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid from start to finish.

We have a Spanish language version as well:    • Tutorial del formulario FAFSA 2026-27 paso...  


You’ll get clear answers about:
👉 What documents you and your parents need to complete the FAFSA
👉 How to create or access your FSA ID
👉 What to expect on each section of the FAFSA
👉 What happens after you submit your application

Whether you’re applying for the first time or renewing your FAFSA, this guide will help you avoid common mistakes and submit with confidence.

✅ What you’ll learn:
0:00 Intro
0:21 Logging In
1:09 Starting a New Form
2:04 Understanding the 2026-27 FAFSA Form
4:03 Student Identity Information
4:19 Student State of Residence
4:44 Student Consent and Approval
6:10 Student Personal Circumstances
11:04 Student Demographics
13:45 Student Finances
17:38 Colleges and Career Schools
18:56 Inviting a Parent Contributor
22:08 Student Review
22:32 Student Signature
22:55 Parent Contributor Section
24:09 Parent Identity Information
24:40 Parent Demographics
25:18 Parent Finances
31:07 Parent Review
31:20 Parent Signature
31:35 Next Steps
32:10 Contacting the Financial Aid Office

💬 Have questions? Contact Pacific’s Office of Financial Aid:
📧 [email protected]
📞 209.946.2421
🌐 pacific.edu/financialaid

🎬 Check out the full financial aid video series:
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