How long does it take for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be processed once it is submitted?
Normal processing time for the FAFSA is approximately seven to ten days if submitted electronically; four weeks for mailed submissions. Students striving to meet the priority date are advised to keep the processing time in mind. Mid-year transfer students must ensure that loans processed at other institutions are adjusted by their previous schools to reflect their actual enrollment end dates at those schools.
